April 12, 2011

1 Public Meeting – April 12, 2011 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 7:02 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 7 (Report), Item 8 (Bills), and Item 11 (Certain Resolutions). All members voting “Aye”. Public Comment The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to make a statement at this time. Rosary Morelli, 22 Ralph Road, West Orange, commented on the school board budget. E. Michael Taylor, 250-252 Watchung Avenue, West Orange commented on the recent successful town hall meeting concerning the tax reevaluation. Edwin Johnson, employee of the West Orange Recreation Department, gave an update regarding the recreational programs and assured the residents that the senior citizen programs will continue. Ed DeRosa, Manger Road, West Orange, commented on recent union negotiations. Anthony Pugliesi, Public Information Officer for Essex County, updated the Council on Essex County events and commented on the recent groundbreaking of the boat house restaurant. There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Resolutions The following Resolutions were adopted: Resolution #80-11