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REVISED PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Township of West Orange 66 Main Street – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Meeting No. 7 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. The notice for this meeting was emailed to the West Orange Chronicle and the Star Ledger on October 30, 2025. Statement of Decorum In all matters not provided for in subsection 3-15.1 and except upon consent of the Council President, each person addressing the Council pursuant to this subsection shall be required to limit his or her remarks to five (5) minutes and shall at no time engage in any personally offensive or abusive remarks. The chair shall call any speaker to order who violates any provision of this rule. (1972 Code § 3-15.2) Roll Call – Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Williams, Council President Scarpa, Mayor McCartney Pledge of Allegiance 1. Public Comment 2. *Consent Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – Public Meeting - February 10, 2026 4. *Report of Township Officers – None 5. *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids • Degnan Park Community Garden and Outdoor Fitness Area • Safe Streets And Roads For All, Studies, And Supplemental Planning Professional Services • Certified Public Accountant To Perform Forensic Audit • RFQ-Arborist Services – Planning Board 6. *Bill List 7. *Resolution(s) a. Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2026 Downtown West Orange Alliance Budget (Brill) b. 103-26 Resolution Rejecting the Bids Received for the Repair and Maintenance of EMS Apparatus for the West Orange Fire Department Contract and Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Re-Bid the Repair and Maintenance of EMS Apparatus for the West Orange Fire Department Contract (Reynolds) c. 104-26 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk)

d. 105-26 Resolution Granting Pure Natural Vibes a Renewal of its Local License to Operate a Cannabis Retail Business with the Township of West Orange – 2026 (Clerk) e. 106-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Tax Court of New Jersey (Longo) f. 107-26 Resolution Appointing Edwin Johnson as Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs (Semeraro) g. TABLED 108-26 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Matthew Feula, Chief of Police (Legal- Semeraro) h. TABLED 109-26 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Kevin Dalgauer, Deputy Chief of Police (Legal-Semeraro) i. 110-26 Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement for 2025 Fire Hydrant Rental Costs for the Hilltop Villas Condominium Association on Herbert Terrace, a Condominium which is a Qualified Private Community with the Formula for Reimbursement as Set Forth in Ordinance No. 1384-96 And Codified as West Orange Revised General Ordinance No. 2-72 (Carballo) j. 111-26 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract to One Total Cleaning Services, 130 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062, for the 2026 Janitorial Services for Various Township Owned Facilities at an Annual Rate of $63,911.25 (Reynolds) k. 112-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Veteran Exemption (Longo) l. 113-26 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Equipment/Flooring and Installation through the Education Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) Cooperative Contracts # ESCNJ 24/25-01 and 24/25- 03 Co-op # 65MCESCCPS for Colgate Park in an Amount NTE $684,711.70 (Reynolds) m. 114-26 REMOVED n. MOTION FAILED 115-26 Resolution Supporting Passage of the Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act (Mayor) o. 116-26 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties to this body; and for the discussion of matters which, by express provision of federal law, state statute, or rule of court, are required to be rendered confidential, specifically including: Personnel: Abbott, Police Contract(s) matters (Semeraro) 8. Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading a. 2955-26 Chapter 25 – to be heard after Planning

e rendered confidential, specifically including: Personnel: Abbott, Police Contract(s) matters (Semeraro) 8. Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading a. 2955-26 Chapter 25 – to be heard after Planning Board review b. 2956-26 REMOVED

c. c. 2957-26 AN Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 18.2, “Functions of the Engineering Department,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness, since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments. d. d. 2958-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 10.1, “Director of Public Works; Duties of the Department,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness, since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments. e. 2959-26 REMOVED f. 2960-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, “Administration,” Sections 71.4c, 72.4c, And 73.4c, “Formula for Reimbursement,” of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness, since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments. g. 2961-26 REMOVED h. 2962-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 21, “Environmental Regulations,” Section 15.4c, “Design Standard,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West

artments. g. 2961-26 REMOVED h. 2962-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 21, “Environmental Regulations,” Section 15.4c, “Design Standard,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness, since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments. i. 2963-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 18, “Fire Protection and Prevention,” Section 2.1b, “Establishing A Fire Lane at Bernard M Degnan Park,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness, since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments. j. MOTION FAILED 2964-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” Sections 7.9 “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” And 12.3b “Procedure for Reimbursement,” of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness,

since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments. 9. Ordinance(s) on First Reading a. 2966-26An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 20, “Streets and Sidewalks,” Section 5.2, “Removal by Township,” of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) b. 2967-26 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Add a Section Regarding Fire Pits (Semeraro) c. 2968-26 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25, Article I, Section 9.13, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Banning “Pop-up” Parties (Semeraro) The Township of West Orange (the “Township”) has received numerous complaints from residents in various neighborhoods throughout the Township regarding parties, events, and/or gatherings wherein the attendees of the events have purchased tickets or wristbands for entry into residential homes within the Township. The purpose of this Section is to provide recourse for the Township if such “pop-up” parties occur in the future and to put the public on notice that the same are prohibited as a health and safety concern for the general welfare of the public. d. 2969-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) Restricted Parking Stalls will be established in front of 74 Harrison Avenue, 25 Virginia Avenue, and 82 High Street for the exclusive use of the residents who are in possession of a NJMVC Disability ID and Parking Placard. These Stalls were requested by the residents and are permissible under NJ Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A.) 39:4-197.7. Parking is permitted in the restricted parking zone except when prohibited by other sections of Chapter 7 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange. 10. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion 11. ABC Hearing(s)-None 12. Adjournment The Council President may at his/her discretion modify with consent the order of business at any meeting of the Council if he/she deems it necessary and appropriate. (1972 Code

s)-None 12. Adjournment The Council President may at his/her discretion modify with consent the order of business at any meeting of the Council if he/she deems it necessary and appropriate. (1972 Code § 3-8; Ord. No. 726-84; Ord. No. 1157-93; Ord. No. 2128-07 § II) Please click the link below to join the webinar: ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86723750963?pwd=sfSkKkZ7nCPuWgeYoSSTn87Bp5Z91r.1 Webinar ID: 867 2375 0963

Passcode: 626786 Dial in: 646 931 3860 Public Comment – In Person Only Next Meeting Date(s): Tuesday, April 14, 2026 The agenda is subject to change.