Township Council Meeting — Minutes

g. 154-26 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) h, 155-26 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 Matter(s)-(a) West Orange Fire Chief and an Internal Personnel Matter; Contract Negotiations — (a) Redevelopment-80 Main Street (Smeraldo) Executive Session matters are subject to change. 156-26 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at Block 173.01, Lot 5,07, 24 Westover Terrace (Semeraro) j. 157-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Duplicate Second Quarter Tax Payment (Longo) Ordinance(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda 149-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Blau & Blau of 233 Mountain Avenue Springfield, New Jersey 07081, for Municipal Tax Appeal Attorney for a Flat Fee of $72,000 per Year for the First 40 Cases Filed in 2025 and Each Additional Case at a Rate of $1,500, Per Case (Semeraro) 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.” 158-26 Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Borough of North Caldwell for Animal Shelter Services -2026 (Fonzino) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” Ordinances of Second and Final Reading ~ None