July 7, 2026

Public Meeting— July 7, 2026 The Public meeting began at 7:08 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 October 30, 2025 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 6, 2025, Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa Public Comment Joe Fagan-Public Information Officer for West Orange Antony Puglisi — PIO — Essex County Cathy DeFillipis — Kenz Terrace — Parking on Kenz Jade Burnet — Pillot Place — Parking issues Joy Burnet — Pillot Place — Parking issues Curtis Chaffin — Riggs Place — Parking permits Marlene Douse — Pillot Place — Parking permits Micaela Bennett - Old Indian Rd. — Ord. 2980-26-Permit Parking; Limited Time Due Kim Fields Murphy-Quinby Place — Parking issues in the Valley Jarod Hall — Riggs Place — Ord, 2980-26- Permit Parking Rozan Michael — Quinby Place ~ Parking issues Justin Goldsman-W.O. resident — Various topics Matt Dvorin — Forest Hill Rd. ~ Resolution for Immigrants — Protection for Haitan residents Brent Scott — Nestro Rd, - Men Who Cook; Parking issues; Article re: Former Police Chief James Abbott Bruce Osborne — Lenox Terr. — radiation mitigation for noise from neighbor’s home Joe Pannullo — Essex Fells - West Essex Highlands — Settlement Agmt. Rachel Klein — Howell Dr. - West Essex Highlands; Parking issues Jackie Hendy ~ Beverly Rd. - Executive Session; Movie Studio There was no one else who wished to be heard. On motion made by Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, public comment portion of the agenda was closed. All members present voting “Aye,” Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — None Report of Township Officers - None Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids Re-Bid: Vincent’s Pond Walkway Improvements Bill List ~- A motion was made by Councilwoman Rudin.to pull Purchase Order 192085 D’Onoftio & Son, in the amount of $660,00, There was no second, therefore the motion died.

Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a. 175-26 Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement for Solid Waste and Refuse for the Period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 to Qualifying Applicants (Ditinyak) b. 176-26 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Firefighter PPE Gear Under NJ State Contract #T0790 (Reynolds) c. 177-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Tax Court of New Jersey (Longo) d. 178-26 Resolution Authorizing the 2026 Agreement Between Township of West Orange and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute (Fonzino) e. 179-26 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the W.O. Police Department and the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Counties for Critical Services to the Community for De- Escalation, Response, Treatment and Follow Up Related to Mental Health Calls Commencing on January 1, 2026 and Ending on December 31, 2026 (Fonzino) £ 180-26 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with A&J Contractors Group, Inc., 105 Federal Rd., Monroe Township, NJ 08831 for the 2025 CDBG Road Rehabilitation Project- Standish Avenue and Fremont Street, in the Amount of $881,281.00 (Carballo) g. 181-26 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Reggio Construction, Inc., 416 East Central Boulevard, Palisades, NJ 07650, for the NIDOT MA 2025 — Helen Avenue, Lawrence Avenue, Florence Avenue and Lowell Avenue Improvements Project, in the Amount of 1,384,952.50 i. 183-26 Resolution Authorizing Inclusion in the Essex County Urban County Community Development Program for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2029 (October 1, 2026, To September 30, 2029) k. 184-26 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties to this body; and for the discussion of matters which, by express provision of federal law, state statute, or rule of court, are required to be rendered confidential, specifically including: (s)-(a) Contract Negotiations — Redevelopment — Movie Studio Executive Session matters are subject to change. q. 192-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Steven Cusano Upon His Retirement at the in the Sum of $42,278.75 (Ditinyak) Resolution(s) Removed

ion matters are subject to change. q. 192-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Steven Cusano Upon His Retirement at the in the Sum of $42,278.75 (Ditinyak) Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda 182-26 Resolution Authorizing an Award of a Professional Architectural Services Contract to Herb Musciano, LLC, 611 Main Street, Second Floor, Boonton, NJ 07005, Consisting of Renovations to the WOPD 2

Female Locker Room Existing Area and Proposed Expansion Across the Hallway for 5 Additional Locker Room and Lactation Room in the Amount of $30,550.00 (Carballo) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” 185-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Adrian Delgado Upon His Resignation in Good Standing at the in the Sum of $8,307.39 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” 186-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Anthony Bonofede Upon His Resignation in Good Standing at the in the Sum of $5.36 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 187-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Anthony Vecchio Upon His Retirement at the in the Sum of $267,650.85 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” 188-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Carlene Topoleski Upon Her Resignation in Good Standing at the in the Sum of $2,703.08 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.”

189-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Helen Mauro Upon Her Retirement at the in the Sum of $1,721.78 (Ditinyak)} On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolution was approved, All members present voting “Aye.” 190-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Richard Smith Upon His Retirement at the in the Sum of $65,484.65 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay,” 191-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Robert Meola Upon His Resignation in Good Standing at the in the Sum of $301,15 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved, Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” 193-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Thomas Heys Upon His Retirement at the in the Sum of $99,732.22 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolution was approved, Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Consent Agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.”

Ordinances of Second and Final Reading Ord, 2978-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of the Municipal Code 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. On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the public hearing was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced ordinance was approved. Ail members present voting “Aye,” Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ord, 2975-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, “Administration,”, Section 40.2 “Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and,” Of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Consolidate the Judge of the Municipal Court Positions, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 21, 2026. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2977-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Adopting Redevelopment Plan for 80 Main Street, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised. according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 21, 2026. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak and Councilwoman Williams voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin and Council President Scarpa voting “Nay.” Ord. 2979-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Creating a Reclassification and Salary Schedule of Certain Township of West Orange Employees Setting Forth Their Titles, Classification and Salary Ranges and Adopting a Salary Guide and Establishing the Employee's Status as a Township Employee and Under the Guidelines of the New 5

Jersey Department of Personnel, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 21, 2026. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2980-26 On motion made by Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7 “Traffic” Section of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Establish a Residential Permit Parking at Nutman Place, Osborne Place, Pillot Place, Quinby Place, Riggs Place and Swaine Place for a Limited Time Pursuant to a Pilot Program, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 21, 2026 All members present voting “Aye.” Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion - None At approximately 9:56 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the public meeting was recessed and the Council entered into an Executive Session. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” At approximately 11:35 p.m., Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the executive session was adjourned and the Council resumed their public meeting. All members present voting “Aye.” ABC Hearing - None Adjournment At approximately, 12:17 a.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Public meeting was adjourned. All members present voting “Aye.” The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. ane aay R.M.C. Susan Starpa unicipal Clerk Council President Adopted: August 4, 2026.