August 4, 2026

Conference Meeting — August 4, 2026 West Orange Police Department Promotional Ceremony The start of the Conference Meeting was held outside on the front steps of Town Hall to accommodate the family of friends of the Police Officers being promoted. Mayor McCartney administered the Oath of Office as follows: Police Sergeant Sebastian de Leon promoted to Police Lieutenant Police Officer Lawrence Dominguez promoted to Police Sergeant Police Officer Karen Mango promoted to Police Sergeant Police Officer Noah Herskovitz promoted to Police Sergeant Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie, 27" District, presented a Certificate from the NJ Legislature to Police Sergeant Karen Mango in honor of her promotion, explaining that she is the first female Sergeant and first Latino woman supervisor in the department. At 7:17 p.m., the meeting continued in the Council chambers with a Commendation read by Council President Scarpa on behalf of the Township Council for Jarrett Seltzer — Bagels by Jarrett. Public Meeting— August 4, 2026 The Public meeting began at 7:22 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 Anthony Puglisi ~ PIO — Essex County Ken Gibbons — Riggs Place - Res. 230-26-18 Central Ave. Jackie Hendy — Beverly Rd, - Res, 230-26-18 Central Ave. Susan Lenezyk — Eagle Rock Ave. ~ Agreement with 410 Main St. Holdings for proposed building Justin Goldsman — W.O, resident — bill list; 224-26; shared services with BOE; Parking permit Ord., etc. Maxwell Dubin — Gregory Ave. — Res. 224-26; relocation of traffic sign in front of home because it’s obstructing an existing traffic sign that indicates the curvature in the road. Joy Burnet — Pillot Place — Ordinance 2986-26; can permits be issued out of substation in the Valley? Kim Fields Murphy — Quimby Pl. — Parking restrictions on all streets in the Valley Joe Pannullo — Essex Fells — West

Place — Ordinance 2986-26; can permits be issued out of substation in the Valley? Kim Fields Murphy — Quimby Pl. — Parking restrictions on all streets in the Valley Joe Pannullo — Essex Fells — West Essex Highlands Rachel Klein — Howell Dr. — West Essex Highlands; 752 Pleasant Valley Way not an appropriate site for building; will fight any attempt to build on 155 Prospect Ave. ‘There was no one else who wished to be heard, On motion made by Councilwoman Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. All members present voting “Aye.”

Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — Public Meeting June 24, 2026 and July 7, 2026 Councilwoman Casalino recused herself from the vote on June 24, 2026 as she didn’t attend the meeting. Report of Township Officers - None Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids-None Bill List Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a. 211-26 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) Litigation-Affordable Housing; Redevelopment 212-26 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) 213-26 Resolution Authorizing Electronic Tax Sale and Cost of Mailing (Longo) 215-26 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Essex Regional Health Commission (ERHC) Utilizing Funds Awarded via the PHIG Grant for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) to Perform Inspections for the West Orange Health Department, Including Inspections of Restaurants, Retail Food Establishments, Camps, Pools, and Massage Parlors and to Otherwise Address Complaint of Non-compliance with Various Health Requirements for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 for an Amount NTE $26,400.00 (Fonzino) 217-26 REMOVED 218-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Richard Rabke Upon His Resignation in the Sum of $430.13 (Ditinyak) 219-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund in the Amount of $175.00 for the West Orange Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball Camp Registration Because of Scheduling Issues (Johnson) j._ 220-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund in the Amount of $175.00 for the West Orange Recreation Department’s Summer [YARA Training Program Registration due to Low Enrollment and Cancellation of the Program (Johnson) 221-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund in the Amount of $120.00 for the West Orange Recreation Department’s Summer Morning Half Day Session Cheer Academy Program due to Low Enrollment and Cancellation of the Program (Johnson)

j. 222-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund in the Amount of $260.00 for the West Orange Recreation Department’s Full Day Summer Cheer Academy Program Registration due to Low Enrollment and Cancellation of the Program (Johnson) k. 223-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund in the Amount of $200.00 for the West Orange Recreation Department’s Summer IYARA Training Program Registration due to Low Enrollment and Cancellation of the Program (Johnson) 1. 224-26 Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Township of West Orange and the County of Essex with Regards to the Installation and Maintenance of Four (4) LED Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB Along Gregory Avenue Within Rights of Way Belonging to the County of Essex (Carballo) 0. 225-26 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Montclair State University’s School of Nursing to Provide Vaccine Administration, Health Education and Other Support Services for the Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 for an Amount NTE $25,634.68 of the Funding from the Township’s Local Public Health Infrastructure Grant (Fonzino) p. PULLED 226-26 Resolution to Award a Contract Extension for Snow Plowing, Salting, Removal and Snow Hauling for 202-2027 to Shauger Property Services Inc, of 429 Dodd Street; Orange, NJ 07050 and Grabowski Construction, Inc, of 770 Northfield Ave; West Orange, NJ 07052, with an Amount NTE $225,000.00 in Total to be Used by Both Vendors (Reynolds) q. PULLED 227-26 Resolution to Award a Contract Extension for Snow Removal Services from Sidewalks, Paths, Crosswalk and Bus Shelters and Stops Within the Township for 2026-2027 to Shauger Property Services Inc, of 429 Dodd Street; Orange, NJ 07050 and Grabowski Construction, Inc, of 770 Northfield Ave; West Orange, NJ 07052, with an Amount NTE $60,000.00 in Total to be Used by Both Vendors (Reynolds) r. PULLED 228-26 Resolution to Award a Contract Extension for Re-Bid Snow Plowing, Salting, Removal and Snow Hauling for 2026-2027 to Shauger Property Services Inc, of 429 Dodd Street; Orange, NJ 07050 and Grabowski Construction, Inc, of 770 Northfield Ave; West Orange, NJ 07052, with an Amount NTE $145,000.00 in Total to be Used by Both Vendors (Reynolds) 8. 229-26 Resolution to Award a Contract to Computer Square for the West Orange Police and Fire Emergency Infoshare/CAD/RMS Software Maintenance Renewal to

Total to be Used by Both Vendors (Reynolds) 8. 229-26 Resolution to Award a Contract to Computer Square for the West Orange Police and Fire Emergency Infoshare/CAD/RMS Software Maintenance Renewal to Computer Square, Inc., d/b/a CSI Technology Group, 330 Mac Ln, Keasbey, NJ 08832, in an Amount NTE $106,500.00 (Reynolds) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the consent agenda was implemented. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda 214-26 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Bright View Engineering, LLC, 15 Oak Rd., Suite 4, Fairfield, NJ 07004, for Professional Traffic Engineering Services, expiring on December 31, 2026 for an Amount NTE $7,500.00 (Semeraro) 3

On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved, All members present voting “Aye.” 216-26 Resolution Approving the Accumulated Time Remaining to Carmine Ruta Upon His Retirement at the in the Sum of $41,243.08 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved, Councilwoman Rudin made the following statement: “I pulled this because I just want to put on the record that the category of limited time due is questionable, and it is still being investigated by the Office of State Controller, so for that reason I cannot support this.” Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” 230-26 Resolution of the Township of West Orange Authorizing the Execution of a Sale and Purchase Agreement with 18 Central Avenue Urban Renewal, LLC to Convey Property in Connection with the Redevelopment Plan for Block 9, 11.01, 11.02, 11.03, 32 & 36 and Block 7, Lot 22, Township of West Orange, Dated December 12, 2016. (Beckelman) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and Councilman Krakoviak, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye,” Councilwoman Rudin abstained. Executive Session At approximately 11:13 p.m., on motion made by Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council recessed the Public meeting and entered into an Executive Session to discuss Redevelopment, specifically 18 Central Avenue. All members present voting “Aye.” At approximately 11:27 p.m., on motion made by Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council adjourned the Executive Session and continued the Public meeting. All members present voting “Aye,” i At approximately 11:28 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the Council recessed the Public meeting and entered into an Executive Session to discuss Litigation, specifically Affordable Housing. All members present voting “Aye.”

At approximately 12:44 p.m., on motion made by Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council adjourned the Executive Session and continued the Public meeting. Ordinances of Second and Final Reading Ord, 2981-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 13, “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets,” 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 Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the public hearing was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced ordinance was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2982-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 10.1, “Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets”, Section 10.2 “Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets on Certain Days”, Section 11 “Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours”, Aud Section 13 “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets”, 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 Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the public hearing was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above referenced ordinance was approved. All

lino, the public hearing was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above referenced ordinance was approved. All members present voting “Aye.”

Ord. 2983-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa 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 Pillot Place for a Limited Time Pursuant to a Pilot Program was PULLED from the agenda. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinances on First Reading Ord. 2984-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2026 SEWER CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,214,200 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,053,490 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on August 18, 2026. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin abstained. Ord. 2985-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTION 7- 32.1 HANDICAPPED PARKING ON STREETS, AND SUBSECTION 7-32.2 RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES, O¥ THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according fo law, to come up for second and final reading on August 18, 2026. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2986-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 “TRAFFIC,” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TO ESTABLISH SECTION 47, “RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM,” FOR, RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AT QUIMBY PLACE was PULLED from the agenda. All members present voting “Aye.” Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion a. Ordinance to Prohibit High Density Data Centers as a Principal Use Within the Township b. Atendthent to thé Ordinance for Pop Up Parties

ABC Hearing At 12:57 a.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the Council adjourned their public meeting and entered into an ABC Hearing. All members present voting “Aye.” 797-26 Hearing on Renewal for 2026-2027 License Term — Angelitos, LLC t/a El Palacio DePollo, 540 Valley Road - 0722-33-039-008 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced ABC resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Adjournment At approximately, 12:58 a.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the ABC Hearing was adjourned. All members present voting “Aye.” The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. pee. 0, Leechs _ Karey J. Carnevale, R.M.C. _Sisin-Searpa S Syn nicipal Cler! “ Council President Adopted: August 18, 2026.