Township Council Meeting — Minutes

Conference Meeting ~ January 28, 2025 The Conference meeting began at 6:40 p.m., the 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. The notice for this meeting was emailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on December 11, 2024, Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak, West Orange Tax Assessor gave a presentation on the 2025 Revaluation. Pledge of Allegiance Public Meeting January 28, 2025 The Public meeting began at 7:29 p.m., the 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. The notice for this meeting was emailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on December 11, 2024. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak, Public Comment Joe Fagan - PIO Anthony Puglisi-PIO Essex County Krysta Senek — Wedgewood Drive - Revaluation Bill Rutherford — Hundt Place - Revaluation Christine Bosco — Masson Place - Revaluation Janelie Jerome — Columbia Street - Revaluation Seth Weisleder — Howell Drive - Revaluation Bill Rutherford — Hundt Place — Legal Department Sally Malanga -- Ridge Road — Street Tree Removal, Street Tree Commission Lawrence Cohen-Lincoln Avenue — Trees, Budget, Goose Control There was no one else who wished to be heard and this public comment portion of the agenda was closed. Megan Brill, Executive Director, Downtown West Orange Alliance presented the 2025 Budget on behalf of the DWOA. After the Power Point presentation, Ms. Brill, Mr. Darren Nurse, and Mr. Seth Weisleder answered questions of the Council. On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded. by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the Council voted to remove $20,000, from the DWOA Budget, line item “Community Support from W.O. Township.” All members present voting “Aye.” Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting —- None

Report of Township Officers-None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids — None Bill List - None Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a. 9-25 Resolution Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding between the Township of West Orange and Family Connections/Adapt Youth Leadership Coalition (Legal-Gengaro) b. 29-25 Resolution Authorizing the 2024 Reimbursement for Services to Private Communities — Street Lighting (Carballo) ¢. 31-25 Resolution Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property (P. Reynolds) d. 32-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 8 High Street (Legal- Moon) e. 33-25 Resolution Approving Proposal from Hendricks regarding Appraisals Services for Rock Spring Golf Club (Legal-Trenk) f. 34-25 Resolution Authorizing Disposal of Equipment — Obsolete Mail Machine (P. Reynolds) j g- 35-25 Resolution Authorizing the 2024 Leaf Collection costs to Llewellyn Park (Carballo) j h, 37-25 Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Appropriation in an Amount Not to Exceed $53,870.54 to American Asphalt and Trucking for Emergency Purchase and Delivery of 456.53 Tons of Road Salt (P. Reynolds) i. 38-25 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) j. 40-25 Resolution Appointing the Township of West Orange Purchasing Agent, Panayiota Reynolds as the Public Agency Compliance Officer (Ditinyak) k. 41-25 Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of 9-1-1 Recording Equipment, as Part of the Continued Upgrades to the Communications Center (P. Reynolds) 1. 42-25 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing a Matter of Pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation specifically Evaluation of Fourth Round Housing Obligation (Legal-Trenk) m. 43-25 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract for Provide Professional Land. Surveying Services for the West Orange Rock Spring Golf Course Green Acres Survey to E2 Project Management, LLC, 87 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 07866, in an Amount NTE $62,990.00. (Carballo) n. 44-25 A Resolution Approving Proposal from Matrix New World for Environmental Services at the Property Located at 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, for Long Term Monitoring for Vapor Intrusion Investigation and NJDEP Submission in an Amount NTE $21,960.00 (Carballo)

nr 45-25 Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Appropriation in an Amount NTE $64,574.42.00 to Grabowski Construction, Inc., 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ, 07052 for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Construction to the Township’s Sanitary Sewer Main Located in Front of 546 Valley Road (Carballo) 48-25 Resolution Authorizing Retention of Antonelli Kantor, P.C., 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 1000, Livingston, NJ, as Labor Counsel for the Period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 at an Hourly Rate of $200.00 for Attorneys and $85.00 for Paralegals NTE $90,000 (Legal-Trenk) 50-25 Resolution Authorizing Retention of Antonelli Kantor, P.C., 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 1000, Livingston, NJ, as Special ABC Prosecutor for the Period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 at an Hourly Rate of $165.00 (Legal-Trenk) 51-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Fernando Marin Esq, as Public Defender — 2025 at a Rate of $350.00 per Session (Legal-Trenk) 54-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Souder Law Group, LLP, located at 570 Broad Street, 15" Floor, Newark NJ 07102, as Rent Leveling Board Counsel - 2025 at an Hourly Rate of $225.00 for Attorneys (Legal-Trenk) 56-25 Resolution Authorizing Retention of Antonelli Kantor, P.C., 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 1000, Livingston, NJ, as Special Counsel for the Period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 at an Hourly Rate of $165.00 for Attorneys (Legal-Trenk) 57-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Elien O'Connell, Esq., Price, Meese, Shulman & D’ Arminio, PC, 50 Tice Blvd., #380, Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Serve as the Hearing Officer for the Township for 2025 at an Hourly Rate of $185.00 (Legal- Trenk) 60-25 Resolution Approving Proposal from CME Associates for Environmental Services at the Property Located at 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ, for Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling and NJDEP Reporting NTE $83,800.00 (Carballo) . 61-25 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Duplicate Payment of Tax and/or Sewer Charge (K. Longo) 62-25 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Essex County Board of Taxation (K. Longo) 66-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution

tion Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Essex County Board of Taxation (K. Longo) 66-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Bourne Noll & Kenyon, 382 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ to Serve as Special Tax Counsel (Residential Properties) for the Township for 2025 at the Rates Specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the consent agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 7-25 Resolution Appointing Geniece Gary-Adams, Zoning Official as Municipal Housing Liaison (Legal- Gengaro)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa to approve the above referenced resolution. The motion FAILED. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Councilwoman Casalino abstained. Resolution 16-25 Resolution Awarding an Extension of Contract in 2025 for an Additional One Year Period to Rich Tree Service, Inc., 325 Bergen Street, South Plainfield, N.J. 07080 and Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., 65 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, N.J. 07970 for Emergency and Non-Emergency Tree Services 2025 (P. Reynolds) On motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 17-25 Resolution Awarding an Extension of Contract in 2025 for an Additional One Year Period for Tree Removal Services to Rich Tree Service, Inc., 325 Bergen Street, South Plainfield, N.J. 07080, as the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Trees Under 16” Diameter, Beucler Tree Experts, 48 Harold Street, Tenafly, N.J.07670, as the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Trees Between 16” and 36” in Diameter and Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., 65 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, N.J. 07970, as the Lowest Responsible Bidder for Trees Above 37” in Diameter (P. Reynolds) On motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 26-25 Resolution Authorizing Professional Land Surveying and Engineering Services for the LTPF FY 2024 NJDOT Local Transportation Project Funds S, Valley Road, Union Street, Nassau Street and Wheatland Road Improvements to Greenman Pedersen, Inc., 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2A, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 in an Amount NTE 27,495.00 (Carballo) On motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Krakoviak, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 27-25 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange to Apply For and Obtain a Grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs for Approximately $100,000.00 to Carry Out a Project to Lafayette Park Futsal Court Improvements in West Orange (Kehoe)

On motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Krakoviak, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 28-25 PUBLIC HEARING and Adoption of Downtown West Orange Alliance Special Improvement District 2025 Budget (Brill) On motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced resolution was approved as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 30-25 Resolution Authorizing the Rejection of the Five Bids Received for Lake Vincent Walkway Improvements (Carballo) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino to approve the above referenced resolution. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” Resolution 36-25 Resolution Approving Proposal from McNerney Associates regarding Appraisals Services for Rock Spring Golf Club (Legal-Trenk) On motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 39-25 Resolution Authorizing Service Agreement for Goose Control Technology — 2025 A motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, to approve the above referenced resolution. The motion FAILED. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Aye.” Resolution 46-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Service Agreement with Wilentz, Goldman, & Spitzer, P.A., 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ to serve as Bond Counsel for the Township for 2025 at the Rates Specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk)

A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael to amend the resolution to add on Page 5, letter “F” of the agreement, the following “$215 per hour for attorneys.“ All members present voting “Aye.” On motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced resolution was approved as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 47-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Fox Rothschild, LLP, 49 Market Street, Morristown, NJ to Serve as Labor Counsel for the Township for 2025 at the Rates Specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, to approve the above referenced resolution. The motion FAILED. All members present voting “Nay.” Resolution 49-25 Resolution Authorizing Retention of King Moench & Collins, LLP, 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2F, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950, as Labor Counsel for the Period January 1; 2025 through December 31, 2025 at an hourly rate of $175.00 for partners and counsel; $150.00 for associates; and $85 for paralegals NTE $90,000.00 (Legal-Trenk) A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino to approve the above referenced resolution. The motion FAILED. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin and Councilwoman Scarpa voting and Council President Krakoviak voting “Nay. Councilwoman Casalino voting “Aye.” Resolution 52-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Joseph M. Wenzel Esq. as Municipal Prosecutor at a Rate of $1,000.00 per Week (Legal-Trenk) On motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 53-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Belizaire Law P.C., located at 2 Broad Street, Suite 505, Bloomfield, New Jersey, as Municipal Prosecutor at a Rate of $500.00 per Session (Legal-Trenl) The above referenced resolution was considered without any motions being brought forward. 6

Resolution 55-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Florio Kenny Raval, LLP, jocated at 125 Chub Avenue, Suite 310-N, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, to Provide Services as Special Counsel at an Hourly Rate of $175 for Attorneys and a Retainer of $25,000; (Legal-Trenk) The above referenced resolution was considered without any motions being brought forward. Resolution 58-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Agreement with Wilentz, Goldman, & Spitzer, P.A., 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ to serve as Redevelopment Counsel for the Township for 2025 at the Rates Specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk) A motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Casalino to approve the above referenced resolution. The motion is lost for lack of a second, there was no second offered. Resolution 59-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Blau and Blau, 223 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ to Serve as the Special Tax Counsel for Commercial Properties for the Township for 2025 at the Rates Specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk) A motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Casalino to approve the above referenced resolution. The motion is lost for lack of a second, there was no second offered. Resolution 63-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Edward J. Florio, Esq. of Florio Kenny Raval LLP, 25 Chubb Ave., Suite 310, North Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, to Serve as Township Attorney (Legal-Gengaro) A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino to TABLE the above referenced resolution. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 64-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Gregg F. Pastor, Esq. of Gregg F. Pastor & Associates, 60 Main St, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601-7049, to Serve as Township Attorney (Legal-Gengaro) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Council President Krakoviak to TABLE the above referenced resolution. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 65-25

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Joseph M. Wenzel, Esq. of Friend & Wenzel, 975 Clifton Ave, #201, Clifton, NJ 07013, to Serve as Township Attorney (Legal- Gengaro) A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael to TABLE the above referenced resolution. All members present voting “Aye.” At approximately 12:15 am., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the Council entered into an Executive Session. All members present voting “Aye.” At approximately 12:33 a.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council adjourned the Executive Session and returned to the Public meeting. Ali members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 67-25 A Resolution Approving the Department of Community Affairs Calculation of Regional Need for Affordable Housing for Fourth Round Obligation (Legal-Gengaro) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa to approve the above referenced resolution. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ord, 2888-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Certain Terms in Chapter 5 Section 35 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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 that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, and seconded by Councilwoman Rudin, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.”

Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ord. 2889-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-29.1, Speed Limits, General, Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on February 11, 2025, All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2890-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 25 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Banning “Pop-Up” Parties was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on February 11, 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2891-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Rudin, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 2, Subsection 61, Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Establishing A Complete And Green Streets Advisory Committee And Creating A Complete And Green Streets Policy was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on February 25, 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2892-24 On motion made by Council President Krakoviak and. seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Sections 57.1, 57.2, And 57.6 General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Open Space and Recreation Committee and Trust Fund) was approved as amended on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on February 11, 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino to amend the ordinance as follows: 2-57.1 Establishment of Open Space and Recreation Committee. There is hereby established an Open Space and Recreation Committee which shall consist of seven members whose terms and functions are hereinafter set forth