Special Meeting — Minutes

Special Public Meeting— March 19, 2026 The Public meeting began at 4:10 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 i the West Orange Chronicle and the Star Ledger on March 13, 2026. Roll Cail — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa Councilwoman Rudin arrived at approximately 4:35 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment There was no one who wished to be heard, and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. Resolution(s) Removed from Consent Agenda 100-26 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; Contract Negotiations-Affordable Housing Planner; Redevelopment; Attorney/Client Communications-Litigation Update; Attorney/Client Communications-Ethical Duties; Attorney/Client Communications-Separation of Powers (Semeraro) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved, All member present voting “Aye.” At approximately 4:27 p.m., a motion was made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, to recess the Public meeting and enter into an Executive Session. All member present voting “Aye.” At approximately 7:32 p.m., a motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa to adjourn the executive session and resume the Public meeting. All member present voting “Aye.” Res. 69-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Heyer, Gruel & Associates, 236 Broad Street Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, for Municipal Planning Services at an Amount NTE $85,000. (Ditinyak) i

A motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams to reconsider the above referenced resolution. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” Res. 89-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Heyer, Gruel & Associates of 236 Broad Street Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, for Municipal Affordable Housing Planner; in an Amount NTE $85,000.00 (Ditinyak) A motion was made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams to reconsider the above referenced resolution. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak and Councilwoman Williams voting “Aye.” Councilman Rudin and Council President Scarpa voting “Nay.” On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak and Councilwoman Williams voting “Aye.” Councilman Rudin and Council President Scarpa voting “Nay.” At approximately, 7:35 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Public Meeting was adjourned. All members present voting “Aye.” The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Z BO L Avesos LA f san asta R.M.C. SusanScarpa ~~—Miunicipal Clerk Council President Adopted: April 14, 2026