June 14, 2011

1 Public Meeting – June 14, 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, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango and Council President Anderton Absent: None The Township identified and presented for unanimous consent, Item 5 (Minutes), Item 8 (Bills) and Item 12 (Certain Resolutions). On motion made by Councilwoman Spango 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. John Schmidt, 27 Glen, Llewellyn Park, West Orange commented on the proposed ordinance #2323-11 concerning the Reconstruction of the System of Sewerage and Drainage for Llewellyn Park. Joseph Riopel, 12 Ashley Road, Llewellyn Park, West Orange also commented on proposed ordinance #2323-11. Earl Turner, Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange also commented on the proposed ordinance #2323-11 and asked the Council what the impact will be to the West Orange taxpayer. Rodolfo Rodriguez, 22 Ashwood Terrace, West Orange commented on the proposed Redevelopment project and special tax relief for senior citizens. Rosary Morelli, Ralph Road, West Orange commented on the proposed Redevelopment project and the tax freeze.

2 Anthony Pugliese, Public Information Officer for Essex County, updated the Council on summer events and the upcoming concert series. There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Minutes The Executive Session Minutes of May 31, 2011 and Public Minutes of May 17, 2011 were approved as submitted. Bills The Bill List was received and ordered paid. Summary of the Bill List is attached. Resolutions The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution #131-11 Resolution Reappointing JoAnn Behar as Deputy Township Clerk for a Term of 2 Years- July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2013 Resolution #132-11 Resolution Authorizing for Sale of Notes for Special Emergency Appropriations Severence Liabilites Resulting from Accrued Leave in Connection with the Retirement of Employees Resolution #133-11 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange Tax Collector to Prepare and Main Estimated Tax Bills in Accordance with P.L. 1994, c.72 Resolution #135-11 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange to Increase the Allocation for Scarinci Hollenbeck with Regard to Labor Services from $15,000 to $30,000 for Fees and Expenses with Regard to the Services Provided Herein Resolution #136-11 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Crafts and Supplies no Longer Needed Used by the Recreation Department to the West Orange Community House for the Amount of $1.00

3 Resolution #137-11 Resolution Amending Resolution 119-11 Previously Adopted on May 17, 2011 in the Correct Amount of $11,074.50 for Overpaid 2010 Real Property Taxes Resolution #138-11 Resolution Authorizing a “Window” Contract with Helios Construction, Inc., 1321 Allenhurst Avenue, Ocean, NJ for Storm Sewer and Building Renovation at 230 & 232 Eagle Rock Avenue in the Amount of $32,630.00 Resolution #141-11 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Raffle Licenses Resolution #143-11 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Accept a Grant from the New Jersey Health Officers Association in the Amount of $25,000 to Implement a Public Health Emergency Notification System Within the Township Ordinance on Second and Final Reading Ordinance #2322-11 On motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:4-53 for SEVERANCE LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM ACCRUED LEAVE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES 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. There was no one who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the above mentioned ordinance was passed on second and final reading and ordered advertised according to law. All members voting “Aye”.

4 Ordinance on First Reading Ordinance #2324-11 On motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A RECLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE OF CERTAIN TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE EMPLOYEES SETTING FORTH THEIR TITLES, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGES AND ADOPTING A SALARY GUIDE AND ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYEE’S STATUS AS A TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEE AND UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL (Chief Financial Officer), was taken up on first reading by title only. All members voting “Aye”. The Clerk read the ordinance by title only. On motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned ordinance was passed on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on June 28, 2011. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #122-11 Resolution Authorizing a Refund of 2008 Property Taxes in the Amount of $6,135.76, 2009 Property Taxes in the Amount of $6,348.78 and 2010 Property Taxes in the Amount of $4,878.22 for Overpayment for 568 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ (heldover from May 31, 2011) Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the above mentioned resolution was tabled. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #134-11 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Escrowed Tax Payments for Block 162, Lot 2 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #139-11 Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for 2010 Roadway Improvements – Phase I Various Streets in the Amount of $90,000 for A&J Contractor’s Group, 105 Federal Road, Monroe Township, NJ

5 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #140-11 Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 2 with Shauger Property Services, Inc. in the Amount of $19,770.91 for the Change Order Proposals No. 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 & 11 at the West Orange High School Football Field Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango, and Council President Anderton voting “Aye”. Councilman Cirilo abstained. Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay”. Public Hearing on Amendment #1 for 2011 Local Municipal Budget On motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the Public Hearing was opened. All members voting “Aye”. Karen J. Carnevale, Municipal Clerk, made the following statement: This is the time for the public hearing on Resolution #123-11, Amendment to 2011 Local Municipal Budget. This amendment was adopted by the governing body on May 31, 2011, was advertised as required by law on June 9, 2011, together with a notice of hearing at this time. The Division of Local Government Services has received a certified copy of the Amendment as in compliance with law. Printed copies have been made available to the public and a supply is here for anyone desiring a copy. Council President Anderton stated: “Anyone who has not secured a copy of the Amendment may now do so. Before opening this hearing, I wish to outline the procedure. Each person desiring to be heard will rise and give his or her name and address before speaking. I will recognize one speaker at a time. Please address all questions to the chair. Questions must be addressed solely to the Amendment to the Municipal Budget before us. School or County matters are not proper subjects of this hearing and cannot be discussed or answered here tonight. I now declare open the Public Hearing on Resolution #123-11.

6 Council President Anderton asked if anyone wished to be heard on the Budget Amendment. There was no one who wished to be heard at this time. On motion made by Councilman Cirilo and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the public hearing was closed. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #142-11 Resolution to Adopt 2011 Local Municipal Budget Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the 2011 Local Municipal Budget was adopted. All members voting “Aye” as the Roll was called. Resolution #144-11 Resolution Referring ABC Conflict License to the ABC Director for Renewal-Starlite Pizzeria Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. Councilman Cirilo, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman McCartney, and Council President Anderton voting “Aye”. Councilwoman Spango recused herself from the above resolution. Resolution #145-11 Resolution Authorizing Executive Session – Litigation, Orange Reservoir 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 Spango and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the Council went into Executive Session to discuss a matter of Litigation. All members voting “Aye”. The public meeting continued at this time. ABC HEARING 457-11 – Hearing and Resolution on Applications for Renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption and Distribution Licenses for the 2011-2012 License Term.

7 On motion made by Councilman Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. The minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. On motion made by Councilman Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. All members voting “Aye”. SAL M. ANDERTON, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, MUNICIPAL CLERK Adopted: June 28, 2011