January 28, 2025

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Joseph M. Wenzel, Esq. of Friend & Wenzel, 975 Clifton Ave, #201, Clifton, NJ 07013, to Serve as Township Attorney (Legal- Gengaro) A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael to TABLE the above referenced resolution. All members present voting “Aye.” At approximately 12:15 am., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the Council entered into an Executive Session. All members present voting “Aye.” At approximately 12:33 a.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council adjourned the Executive Session and returned to the Public meeting. Ali members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 67-25 A Resolution Approving the Department of Community Affairs Calculation of Regional Need for Affordable Housing for Fourth Round Obligation (Legal-Gengaro) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa to approve the above referenced resolution. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ord, 2888-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Certain Terms in Chapter 5 Section 35 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 Ghebremicael, and seconded by Councilwoman Rudin, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.”