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