Township Council Meeting — Minutes

Public Meeting— July 21, 2026 The Public meeting began at 7:04 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 October 30, 2025 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 6, 2025, Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa Public Comment Joe Fagan-Public Information Officer for West Orange Joy Burnet — Pillot Place — Ordinance for Pillot Place parking Katrina Dansby — Tompkins St. — Parking issues Carla Ramos — Tompkins $i, — Alternate side of the street parking Micaela Bennett - Old Indian Road — Recognition for Jarrett Seltzer; Sewer fees Olivia Wellman — Montclair State University student - Hazel Living Lab Justin Goldsman — W.O, resident — 204-26; ‘TIPS; Safe Roads to School Grant; 207-26 and 209-26, etc. Joe Pannullo — Essex Fells - West Essex Highlands — Fourth Round Fair Share Housing Susan Lenezyk — Eagle Rock Ave, — Agreement with 410 Main St. Holdings for proposed building There was no‘one else who wished to be heard. On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, public comment portion of the agenda was closed. All members present voting “Aye.” Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — Nene Report of Township Officers - None Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids-None Bill List A motion was made by Councilwoman Rudin to pull Purchase Order 191503 Dr. Michael Kelly, in the amount of $7,750.00. There was no second, therefore the motion died. A motion was made by Councilwoman Rudin to pull Purchase Order 191563 Millenium Strategies, LLC, in the amount of $937.50. There was no second, therefore the motion died. A motion was made by Councilwoman Rudin to pull Purchase Order 192168 D’Onofrio & Son, Inc., in the amount of $660.00 There was no second, therefore the motion died. Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a. 194-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Robin Jacobs, in the Amount of $50.00 for the Cost of the Older Adults Chair Yoga Class (Van Dyke)

b. 195-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Christina Slaten, in the Amount of $125.00 for the Return of the Security Deposit for the Rental of the Katz Center after the Event (Johnson) c. 196-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Sarah Xu in the Amount of $100.00 for the the Payment of the Swim Lesson Program for Two that were Unable to Participate Due to Scheduling Issues (Johnson) d. 197-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Richard Walton in the Amount of $125.00 for the Return of the Security Deposit for the Rental of the Katz Center after the Event (Johnson) e. 198-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Marie Jean Baptiste in the Amount of $125.00 for the Return of the Security Deposit for the Rental of the Katz Center after the Event was Cancelled (Johnson) f. 199-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Rachel Bell in the Amount of $125.00 for the Return of the Security Deposit for the Rental of the Katz Center after the Event (Johnson) g. 200-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Lisa Finn-Bruce in the Amount of $125.00 for the Return of the Security Deposit for the Rental of the Katz Center after the Event (Johnson) h. 201-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Joann Werner in the Amount of $110.00 for the Payment of the Swim Team Registration Fee for Two that were Unable to Participate Due to Scheduling Issues (Johnson) i. 202-26 Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State Of New Jersey Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute Modification No.1 to Federal Aid Agreement with the NJ DOT (Carballo) j. 203-26 Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement of Dumpster Permit Fee to Elizabeth Gill k. 204-26 Resolution Authorizing the Participation in The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a National Cooperative Purchasing Program Offered by Region VII Education Service Center, Pittsburg, TX (Reynolds) 1. 205-26 Resolution to Award Contract Repair and Preventative Maintenance of Buses for the West Orange Department of Public Works to A Lembo Car & Heavy Truck Collision, Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104, and for Hourly Repairs to (1) A Lembo Heavy Truck & Collision, Inc., (2) Belair Services and (3) On Site Services for a 3-Year Term with the Option to Extend One Additional Year for an Amount NTE $80,000. In Total Between All Three Vendors (Reynolds) 206-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to

(3) On Site Services for a 3-Year Term with the Option to Extend One Additional Year for an Amount NTE $80,000. In Total Between All Three Vendors (Reynolds) 206-26 Resolution Authorizing a Refund to Fatisha Sanders in the amount of $175.00 for Summer Basketball Camp registration due to Withdrawal from the Program (Johnson)

q. 210-26 Resolution Authorizing the 2025 Leaf Collection Costs to Llewellyn Park in Accordance with the Formula for Reimbursement Set Forth in the Agreement with Llewellyn Park entitled “Municipal Services Agreement” and dated December 23, 2010 (Ditinyak) r 211-26 REMOVED On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the consent agenda was implemented. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda 207-26 Resolution Appointing Nicholas Gillo Chief of Fire effective July 1, 2026 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the third whereas in the above referenced resolution was amended to read: WHEREAS, Nicholas Gillo will be appointed Chief of Fire on July 1, 2026, and the terms of the Employment Agreement will continue through June 30, 2029; and All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved, as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” 208-26 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Michael Kelly, DO, 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052, to Provide Testing and Screenings, Pursuant to NJSA 52:14- 17.29ii(a)(1)-(11) for Colon, Lung, Bladder, Oral, Thyroid, Skin, Breast Cervical, Testicular and Prostate Cancer(s) in an Amount NTE $1,250.00 Per Firefighter Over a Three (3) Year Period (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 209-26 Resolution Authorizing the Appointment Dawn M. Donohue as Chief Judge of the Municipal Court for the Township of West Orange, Effective July 1, 2026 for a Term Ending on June 30, 2029 at an Annual Base Salary of $95,000.00 Subject to a 3.0% Annual Increase (Rivera) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved.

All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinances of Second and Final Reading Ord. 2975-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, “Administration,”, Section 40,2 “Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and,” Of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Consolidate the Judge of the Municipal Court Positions, was taken up on second and final reading. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay,” 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, On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the public hearing was closed. 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 ordinance was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” Ord, 2979-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Creating a Reclassification and Salary Schedule of Certain Township of West Orange Employees Setting Forth Their Titles, Classification and Salary Ranges and Adopting a Salary Guide and Establishing the Employee's Status as a Township Employee and Under the Guidelines of the New Jersey Department of Personnel, 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. On motion made by Council President Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the public hearing was closed. All members present voting “Aye.”

On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President Scarpa, the above referenced ordinance was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2980-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7 “Traffic” Section of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Establish a Residential Permit Parking at Nutman Place, Osborne Place, Pillot Place, Quinby Place, Riggs Place and Swaine Place for a Limited Time Pursuant to a Pilot Program The Clerk called for a motion to introduce on second and final reading. There was none. Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ord. 2981-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 13, “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets,” of the Municipal Code 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 August 4, 2026. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2982-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 10.1, “Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets”, Section 10.2 “Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets on Certain Days”, Section 11 “Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours”, And Section 13 “Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets”, of the Municipal Code 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 August 4, 2026. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Rudin voting “Nay.” Ord. 2983-26 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7 “Traffic” Section of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Listablish a Residential Permit Parking at Pillot Place for a Limited Time Pursuant to a Pilot Program, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on August 4, 2026. All members present voting “Aye.” Pending Matters/New

o a Pilot Program, was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on August 4, 2026. All members present voting “Aye.” Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion a. Ordinance to Prohibit High Density Data Centers as a Principal Use Within the Township b. Amendment to the Ordinance for Pop Up Parties 5

Due to the late hour, and on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced matters were TABLED to the August 4, 2026 meeting. All members present voting “Aye.” ABC Hearing - None Adjournment At approximately, 11:12 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. Susan Scarpa \ Council President Adopted: August 18, 2026.