April 27, 2026

Budget Meeting — April 27, 2026 The Budget Meeting began at 4:05 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 placed on the Township of West Orange website on April 16, 2026. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment There was no one else who wished to be heard, and on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, public comment was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” Motion to Codify the Process to Be Followed MOVED SECOND AYE | NAY | ABSTAIN | Carried | Defeated Casalino x x Krakoviak xX Rudin X Williams xX x Scarpa x x Motion to have one CBAB Member Come to Podium | MOVED | SECOND AYE | NAY | ABSTAIN | Carried | Defeated to ask Questions at the end of each section Casalino x x Krakoviak x Rudin xX Williams x x Scarpa x 1, 2026 Budget Overview by the Finance Department

2. Presentation By The West Orange Department Of Public Works - Discussion Of Salaries and Wages - Discussion Of Operating Budget Questions were presented to each of the departments by the Citizens Budget Advisory Board through representative Micaela Bennett. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLICWORKS | Page | Line Motion to remove the position of DPW 126 MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Director from 2026 Budget Casalino x x Krakoviak xX Rudin xX Williams x Scarpa xX xX x Motion to remove $18,000. from line item-rental 551 Valley Rd. 129 07A | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino xX Krakoviak x Rudin x x Williams x Scarpa x x x Motion to reduce line item by $30,000. 129 91 MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino x x Krakoviak xX Rudin x x Williams x Scarpa x x Motion to reduce line item by $1000. 129 110 | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino x

Krakoviak x Rudin x x Williams x Scarpa xX xX x Motion to increase line item by $2,000. 138 111 | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino xX x Krakoviak x Rudin xX Williams x xX Scarpa xX x Motion to reduce line item by $1000. 140 111 | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino X x Krakoviak x Rudin x x Williams x Scarpa x x Motion to reduce line item by $2000. 140 200 | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino Krakoviak Rudin x Williams Scarpa x

Motion to reduce line item by $4000. 145 150 | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino Krakoviak Rudin xX Williams Scarpa x 3. Presentation by the West Orange Fire Department - Discussion Of Salaries and Wages - Discussion Of Operating Budget Questions were presented to each of the departments by the Citizens Budget Advisory Board through representative Micaela Bennett. Page | Line Motion to reduce Clothing Allowance by $7,000. 110 MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino Krakoviak Rudin x Williams Scarpa x Motion to reduce Clothing Allowance by $5,000. 110 MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft. Casalino x Krakoviak x Rudin x Williams x x Scarpa x x x Motion to reduce line item by $15,000. 118 160 | MOVED | SECOND | AYE | NAY | ABST | Carried Deft.

Casalino Krakoviak Rudin Williams Scarpa At approximately, 9:30 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, 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. La trng a Susan Scarpa Council President Adopted: May 12, 2026