Township Council Meeting — Minutes

Section 7. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person. convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to the penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both, as per W.O.R.G.O, Chapter 7-4.2 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 Casalino, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2900-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Transition to Battery or Electric Leaf Blowers) was taken up on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, that Chapter 28 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and is hereby amended as follows: 1 PURPOSE ‘This purpose of this Ordinance is to limit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers seasonally within the Township of West Orange and then fully by January I, 2026, and to promote a transition to the exclusive use of electric and battery-operated blowers on all properties within the Township whether privately or Township-owned. ARTICLE II: USAGE OF LEAF BLOWERS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE § 28-12—DEFINITIONS Air Quality Action Day: An air quality action day is called when the ozone and/or particulate matter forecasts reach an Air Quality Index (AQT) of orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups), red (unhealthy), or maroon (very unhealthy). Electric-Powered Leaf Blower: A device powered by a battery or plug-in electricity, used in yard maintenance. Gas-Powered Leaf Blower: A device powered by a two or four stroke engine using gasoline or a gasoline-oil mixture, primarily used for blowing grass clippings, debris,

icity, used in yard maintenance. Gas-Powered Leaf Blower: A device powered by a two or four stroke engine using gasoline or a gasoline-oil mixture, primarily used for blowing grass clippings, debris, leaves, and dirt in yard and lawn maintenance. v7