Township Council Meeting — Minutes

There was no one else who wished to be heard. On motion made by Council President and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, public comment portion of the agenda was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” At approximately 10:08 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the Council recessed the Public meeting and entered into an Executive Session. At approximately, 12:56 a.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council adjourned their Executive Session. All members present voting “Aye.” Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — Budget Meeting April 27, 2026 and Public Meeting(s) — April 28, 2026 Report of Township Officers - None Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids e BID-Repair and Maintenance of Buses for the West Orange Public Works Department e RFQ-Public Health Nurse Supervisor 2026/27 ° Bill List — Councilwoman Rudin questioned the Assistant Township Attorney’s bills with regard to OPRA matters and oversight of the bills when they come in. Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a. 131-26 REMOVED b. 132-26 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Downes Tree Service Co., Inc., 65 Royal Lane, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 for the Purchase and Planting of 200 Trees and the Purchase and Installation of Root Barriers and Deer Fencing in an Amount NTE $144,625.00 (Reynolds) c. 138-26 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) a. 139-26 Resolution Authorizing the Rejection of the Nine Bids Received for the Degnan Park Community Garden and Outdoor Fitness Area Improvements Project (Carballo) & 140-26 Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Township of West Orange and the County of Essex with Regards to the Installation and Maintenance of Two (2) LED Speed Feedback Signs Along Gregory Avenue Within Rights of Way Belonging to the County of Essex (Carballo)