February 25, 2025

Conference Meeting — February 25, 2025 The Conference meeting began at 6:35 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, Councilwoman Rudin Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak A motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino to enter into an ABC Hearing. All members present voting “Aye.” 758-25 Resolution Approving Renewal Of License #0722-33-016-006, Tapas Tavern, LLC Nunc Pro Tunc For 2023-2024 License Term (Inactive License) On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” A motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael to adjourn the ABC Hearing and return to the Public meeting. All members present voting “Aye.” ® Council Liaison Announcements Pledge of Allegiance Public Meeting February 25, 2025 The Public meeting began at 7:00 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, Councilwoman Rudin Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak Public Comment Susan McCartney -- Mayor John Blanton — Forest Hill Road - Pop Up Party Ord. Brent D. Scott — Nestro Road — Leaf Blower Ord. and Zoning Board Marc Rosenberg — Fernwood Circle — Leaf Blower Ord. Jason Thompson — Essex County Country Club Golf Superintendent — Leaf Blower Ord. Richared Friedman — Kovach Court — Ord. 2898-25 Robert Ivker - Vice President, West Orange Board of Education- Leaf Blower Ord. Richard Leonardis — Pleasant Valley Way — Leaf Blower Ord. 1

Joe Vena — Stone Drive — Pop Up Ord. Jake Stevens — Greenwood Ave.-Leaf Blower Ord. H Althea Tweiten — Edgar Drive — Microphones j Jeff Rogers — Harper Street — Leaf Blower Ord. There was no one else who wished to be heard, and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. Bill List A motion was made by Councilwoman Rudin and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the following items were removed from the Bill list: Diana McGovern — Zoning Board Attorney Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian, P.C. Michael Fonzino-Health Director Danya Stokes Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” A motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa to approve the Bill list as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a. 68-25 Resolution Approving Proposal From Matrix New World For Environmental Services At The Property Located At 55 Lakeside For The Preparation Of A Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation (HDSREF) Grant Application And Submission NTE $7,500.00 (Carballo) b. 69-25 Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement For 2024 Fire Hydrant Rental Costs For The Hilltop Villas Condominium Association On Herbert Terrace, A Condominium Which Is A Qualified Private Community With The Formula For Reimbursement As Set Forth In Ordinance No. 1384-96 And Codified As West Orange Revised General Ordinance No, 2-72 (Carballo) c. 70-25 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Rescue Products International, Inc., for Training for the West Orange Fire Department in the Amount NTE of $58,260.00 for 48 Lectures (P. Reynolds) d, 71-25 Resolution Authorizing the 2024 Reimbursement for Services to Private Communities — Snow Removal (Carballo) e. 72-25 Resolution Authorizing The Collector Of Taxes To Rebate Payment To The Listed Taxpayer Pursuant To Final Judgment By The Tax Court Of New Jersey (K. Longo) f. 73-25 Resolution Authorizing Discharge of Mortgage for Property located at 72 Park Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 (Legal-Moon) g. 74-25 A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of A Contract For The Provision And Support Of Edmunds Govtech Software To SHI International Though The New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (P. Reynolds) h. 75-25

olution Authorizing The Award Of A Contract For The Provision And Support Of Edmunds Govtech Software To SHI International Though The New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (P. Reynolds) h. 75-25 Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Munidex To Maintain The Township’s Finance And Tax Software For 2025 (P. Reynolds)

i. 76-25 Resolution Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of Loan Agreements To Be Executed By The Township Of West Orange, In The County Of Essex, State Of New Jersey And Each Of The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank And The State Of New Jersey, Acting By And Through The New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection, And Further Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of An Escrow Agreement, All Pursuant To The State Fiscal Year 2025 New Jersey Water Bank Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program (Ditinyak) j. 77-25 Resolution Determining The Form And Other Details Of Not Exceeding $955,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 2025 Of The Township Of West Orange, In The County Of Essex, State Of New Jersey, And Providing For Their Sale To The New Jersey Infrastructure Bank And The State Of New Jersey Pursuant To The State Fiscal Year 2025 New Jersey Water Bank Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program (Ditinyak) k. 79-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with Fat Daddy'z for Operation of Concession Stand at Ginny Duenkel Pool — 2025 (P. Reynolds) 1. 81-25 Resolution Authorizing The Rejection Of The Seven Bids Received For Minish Park Improvements (Carballo) m. 82-25 Resolution Authorizing The Collector Of Taxes To Refund Payment To The Listed Taxpayer Due To Veteran Exemption (K. Longo) n. 83-25 Resolution Authorizing The Collector Of Taxes To Refund Payment To The Listed Taxpayer Due To A Duplicate Payment Of Tax And/Or Sewer Charge (K. Longo) 0. 84-25 Resolution to Award 2015 Used Or New 30-Passenger Ford F550 Super Duty Chassis And Cab Jitney Type Bus Or Equivalent (P. Reynolds) p. 85-25 A Resolution Approving A Proposal From Matrix New World For Environmental Services At 25 Lakeside Avenue NTE $27,900.00 (Carballo) q. 86-25 Resolution Authorizing Temporary Construction Easement and Permanent Access Agreement with Property Owner of 737 Northfield Avenue (Carballo) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Krakovialc, the Consent Agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 78-25 Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Playground Equipment/Flooring and installation through the Education Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) Cooperative Contracts # ESCNJ 24/25-01 and 24/25-03 Co-op # 6SMCESCCPS (P. Reynolds) On motion made by

ound Equipment/Flooring and installation through the Education Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) Cooperative Contracts # ESCNJ 24/25-01 and 24/25-03 Co-op # 6SMCESCCPS (P. Reynolds) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Krakoviak, the motion to approve the above referenced resolution FAILED. Councilwoman Casalino voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Resolution 80-25

Resolution Authorizing the Rejection of the Two Bids Received for Solar Consultant (P. Reynolds) On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ord. 2889-25 On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-29.1, Speed Limits, General, 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 Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2890-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 25 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Banning “Pop-Up” Parties 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. Doug Adams — Westover Terrace John Blanton — Forest Hill Road Joe Vena — Stone Drive There was no one else that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Ghebremicael voting “Nay.” Ord. 2892-25

On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Sections 57.1, 57.2, And 57.6 General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Open Space and Recreation Committee and Trust Fund) 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. A motion was made by Councilwoman Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, to table the above referenced ordinance. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” The Ordinance was TABLED. Ord. 2893-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Rudin, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2, Section 5.3 General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Director Of Staff Operations) 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 heating on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2894-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicacl and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 9.4 General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Special Counsel) 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. A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, to

hed to be heard. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, to table the above referenced ordinance.

All members present voting “Aye.” The Ordinance was TABLED. Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ord, 2895-25 - REMOVED Ord, 2896-25 i On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, 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 March 11, 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord, 2897-25 On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-23.1, Turn Prohibitions, 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 March 11, 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2898-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-33, School 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 March 11, 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2899-25 On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsections 7-20 Stop Intersections, 7-21, Multi-Way Stops, And 7-21.1 Multi-Way Stops Near Schools, Playgrounds And Youth Recreational Facilities 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 March 11, 2025, All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2900-25 On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Transition to Battery or Electric Leaf Blowers) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 11, 2025. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.”

dvertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 11, 2025. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” 6