March 8, 2011

1 Public Meeting – March 8, 2011 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M. Karen J. Carnevale, 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. A notice of this meeting was mailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on November 19, 2010. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cirilo, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango, Councilman Krakoviak, and Council President Anderton Absent: None The Township identified and presented for unanimous consent, Item 5 (Minutes), Item 11 (Certain Resolutions). These items are considered to be routine in nature by the Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If any discussion is desired by the Council, or the public, that particular item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. On motion made by Councilwoman Krakoviak and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the Consent Agenda was implemented. All members voting “Aye”. Public Comment The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to make a statement at this time. Mark Meyerowitz, Howell Drive, West Orange commented on some recent bond issues. Rosary Morelli, 22 Ralph Road, West Orange commented on the budget advisory committee and the 2011 Local Municipal Budget. Paula Dickson Taylor, 250-252 Watchung Avenue, West Orange stated that the children that live in the Township need more recreational programs. Nat Turner, Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange commented on the 2011 Local Municipal Budget. Reverend Greg Boyle, Life Christian Church, West Orange stated that he is not in favor of police layoffs. Ed DeRosa, Manger Road, West Orange stated that he is opposed to the police department layoffs. Brian Goldberg, Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange commented on the 2011 Local Municipal Budget. There was no one who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Resolutions The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution # 39-11

2 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Raffle Licenses Resolution #43-11 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Duplicate Payment of First Quarter Resolution #44-11 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange to Apply for the Recycling Tonnage Grant Resolution #45-11 Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement for 2010 Leaf Collection Costs to Llewellyn Park Resolution #46-11 Resolution Authorizing a Subordination of Mortgage for 27 Watchung Avenue, West Orange, NJ Resolution #47-11 Resolution Authorizing an Abandoned Car Sale by Select Towing & All State Salvage Resolution #48-11 Award of Bid to Deterrent Technologies, 1750 Brielle Avenue, Ocean, NJ in the Amount of $59,633.72 for Police Building Security Management System Resolution #49-11 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract to Neglia Engineering Associates, 34 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ in an Amount NTE $40,000 for Engineering , Surveying and Environmental Services Associated with Degnan Park and Vincent’s Pond Resolution #50-11 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract to Conquest Industries, LLC, 32 Woodland Avenue, Westwood, NJ in the Amount of $1,549,696.25 Base Bid, Alternate A1 and Alternate A2 for the Downtown West Orange Streetscape and Traffic Improvement Program Resolution #52-11 Resolution Authorizing theTownship to Lower the Open Space Trust Fund Levy for 2011 from $.01 to $.0026 per $100 of Assessed Value Resolution #53-11 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Alicia Skinner t/a Skinner Consulting Services for a Six Month Period from March 1, 2011 – August 1, 2011 at the Rate of $14,000 Resolution #54-11

3 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange to Process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application on Behalf of a Member of the West Orange Fire Department Resolution #55-11 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange to Process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application on Behalf of a Member of the West Orange Police Department Resolution #56-11 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session to Discuss Matters of Personnel & Litigation Ordinances on Second and Final Reading Ordinance #2311-11 On motion made by Councilman Krakoviak and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 25 SECTION 51.1 AND 51.2 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ENTITLED “APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS”, was taken up on second and final reading. All members 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. Deputy Director Borg, Planning Department commented on the above and responded to questions from the Council. There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion, a motion to amend the above ordinance made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, was carried. All members voting “Aye”. On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned ordinance, as amended, was passed on second and final reading and ordered advertised according to law. All members voting “Aye”. Ordinance #2312-11 On motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN, was taken up on second and final reading. All members 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.

4 The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. Larry DiSabato, owner of Allstate Salvage, 47 Standish Avenue, West Orange commented on the above ordinance. There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion, a motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, to amend the above mentioned ordinance was carried. All members voting “Aye”. Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Anderton, the above motion to amend was rescinded. All members voting “Aye” to rescind. On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above ordinance was passed on second and final reading and ordered advertised according to law. All members voting “Aye”. Ordinance on First Reading- None Resolution #40-11 Resolution Capping Esquire Service Fees for Ellen O’Connell at $13,367.50 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilman Cirilo and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #41-11 Resolution Authorizing the Engagement of Christina M. Michelson, Scarinci Hollenbeck at a Rate of $150.00 Per Hour NTE $5,000 to Perform a Personnel Investigation Concerning Allegations of Harassment Following discussion and on motion made by Councilman Cirilo and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #42-11 Resolution Authorizing a Retention of Fox Rothschild LLP as Special Labor Counsel at $150 per hour NTE $10,000 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilman Cirilo and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #51-11

5 Request for Qualifications for Professional Services Submission List Contract Period March 15, 2011-February 29, 2012 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilman Cirilo and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the Council went into Executive Session to discuss a matter of personnel and litigation. All members voting “Aye”. The Minutes of this meeting are on file on the Office of the Municipal Clerk. On motion made by Council President Anderton and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. All members voting “Aye”. SAL M. ANDERTON, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, MUNICIPAL CLERK