09/14/2010 Agenda

B-1 The purpose of this ordinance is to change the current zoning for the lands known as Block 152.07, Lots 1 and 2 in accordance with the 2010 Master Plan Reexamination Plan. It includes the fire house located at 280 Pleasant Valley Way and the mixed use building located at 270 Pleasant Valley Way. f. 2281-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 25 Section 3.2 of the General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange, Entitled, Zone Map and Table District Regulations”-Block 169, Lot 1 from an R-4 to R-1 The purpose of this ordinance is to change the current zoning for the lands known as Block 169, Lot 1 in accordance with the 2010 Master Plan Reexamination Plan. This is Mayapple Hill Extension at Cedar Avenue a 52 acre property that was originally owned by the Township and was sold to the State of New Jersey. In the Master Plan it was recommended that all public land be rezoned to R-1. g. 2282-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 25 Section 3.2 of the General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange, Entitled, Zone Map and Table District Regulations”-Block 171, Lots 1, 3 and 4 The purpose of this ordinance is to change the current zoning for the lands known as Block 171, Lot 1, 3 and 4 in accordance with the 2010 Master Plan Reexamination Plan. This is the Armory and its garages located on Pleasant Valley Way owned by the State of New Jersey. In the Master Plan it was recommended that all public land be rezoned to R-1. h. 2283-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 25 Section 3.2 of the General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange, Entitled, Zone Map and Table District Regulations”-Block 170.3, Lot 1.01, Zone change from R-2 to R-1 The purpose of this ordinance is to change the current zoning for the lands known as Block 170.03, lot 1.01 in accordance with the 2010 Master Plan Reexamination Plan. This property located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue was bought for open space with Green Acre money and is owned by the County of Essex. In the Master Plan it was recommended that all public land be rezoned to R-1. 9. Ordinances on First Reading a. 2284-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2 Section 60 of the General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Entitled “Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs” The purpose of this ordinance is change the composition of the members of the West Orange Commission on

Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Entitled “Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs” The purpose of this ordinance is change the composition of the members of the West Orange Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs. b. 2285-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic Subsection 7-20, Stop Intersections, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange This ordinance designates the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Sherwood Place, a “T” intersection, as a Stop Intersection with a Stop sign placed on Sherwood Avenue. The Stop sign will be placed on the minor street in accordance with the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. c. 2286-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic Subsection 7-32.2, Restricted Parking Zones of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange This ordinance will designate an on-street handicapped parking stall, or Restricted Parking Zone, in front of 47 Mississippi Avenue for the exclusive use of a resident of that household who has a Disabled Persons ID issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission. d. 2287-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, Title 3 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Members of Council; Terms; Powers) Establishing The Suspension of Pay of the Members of the Township Council for Excessive Unexcused Absences This ordinance is drafted to establish an “Absence from Meetings Policy” for members of the Township Council consistent with the Local Government Best Practices established by the Department of Community Affairs. e. 2288-10 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, Title 3 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Members of Council; Terms; Powers) Establishing a Requirement for Members of the Township Council to Attend Basic Courses on Their Responsibilities and Obligations in Local Government This ordinance establishes that each member of the Township Council must complete courses in the subject areas of Budgeting, Policy Setting, Local Government Contracting, Risk Management, and the Open Public Records Act. *10. Resolutions a. 228-10 Resolution Authorizing Raffle Licenses b. 229-10 Resolution Proclaiming September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month