Township Council Meeting — Packet

108-25 April 8, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, an application has been submitted by the Essex County Country Club, which wishes to sponsor its annual Fourth of July fireworks exhibition at the Essex County Country Club grounds on July 3, 2025 (Rain Date: July 6, 2025); and WHEREAS, all of the necessary documentation has been submitted to the Township Clerk, on an Application for Permission to Conduct Fireworks Display (the “Application”), as required by State and local law; and WHEREAS, the Application indicates that Garden State Fireworks, Inc., 383 Carlton Road, Millington, New Jersey, 07946, will provide and supervise the fireworks display; and WHEREAS, the Application has been reviewed and approved by the Township Fire Official, and confirms that a Certificate of Insurance naming the Township as an additional insured has been provided. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE that the Essex County Country Club be and is hereby granted permission to conduct a firework display on July 3, 2025 (Rain Date: July 6, 2025); subject to the directives of the Fire Official, or his designees. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted: April 8, 2025 Joe Krakoviak Council President

109-25 April 8, 2025 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO REBATE PAYMENT TO THE LISTED TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO FINAL JUDGMENT BY THE TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, final judgment on tax appeals has been rendered by the Tax Court of New Jersey on the petitions of the taxpayers listed on the attached schedule reducing the assessment. WHEREAS, such judgment by merit of N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 shall be conclusive and binding upon the municipal assessor and taxing district; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Orange Township Council that the Collector of Taxes and Treasurer of West Orange, be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to cause to be paid to the said taxpayers the sums in full and final satisfaction to tax rebates due: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: April 8, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

110-25 April 8, 2025 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO REFUND PAYMENT TO THE LISTED TAXPAYER DUE TO VETERAN EXEMPTION WHEREAS the Assessor has granted a 100% Veteran Disabled exemption to parcels listed below and a letter of eligibility from the Veteran’s Administration is on file in the Assessor’s office showing the effective date of exemption. WHEREAS, the owner or its mortgage servicer made payments after the date of exemption and tax refunds are due in the amounts listed below. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Orange Township Council that the Collector of Taxes and Treasurer of West Orange, be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to cause to be paid to the homeowners the tax refunds due:

Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: April 8, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

008400-2024 03/28/2025 Pg 1of1 Trans ID: TAX202545439 TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY: Essex DOCKET NO. 008400-2024 GLADSTONE, KAREN J Plaintiff(s), CIVIL ACTION v : JUDGMENT TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Defendant (s). The parties having agreed upon a settlement, the assessment shall be as set forth below: Block: 166.15 Lot: 11.04 Qualifier: C0304 Street Address: 304 Metzger Drive Year: 2024 TAX COURT JUDGMENT Land: $463,000.00 Improvements: $ 77,400.00 Total: $540,400.00 The provisions of N.J.S.A, 54:51A-8 (Freeze Act) shall not apply to this judgment. /s/ Jeffrey T. Gallus, Clerk/Administrator Tax Court of New Jersey Entered: 3/28/2025 Plaintiff(s) Attorney: Daniel J Pollak Esq Defendant(s) Attorney: Edwin R Matthews Esq

008400-2024 03/21/2025 11:24:46 AM Pg 1of2 Trans ID: TAX202538857 Daniel J. Pollak Attorney ID Number 039711988 Brach Eichler, LLC 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, New Jersey 07068-1067 (973) 228-5700 Attorneys for Gladstone, Karen J GLADSTONE, KAREN J, ; Tax Court of New Jersey Plaintiff, : Docket Number: 008400-2024 vs. : Civil Action H Stipulation of Settlement TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, H Local Property Tax Defendant. H j i. It is hereby stipulated and agreed that the assessment of the following property be adjusted and a judgment be entered as follows: Block; 166.15 Lot: 11,04 Qualifier: C0304 Address: 304 Metzger Drive Year: 2024 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Tax Court Judgment LAND $ 463,000 $ 463,000 $ 463,000 IMPROVEMENT $ 162,000 $ 162,000 $77,400 TOTAL $ 625,000 $ 625,000 $ 540,400 The provisions of N.LS.A, 54:51A-8 (Freeze Act) shall not apply. 2. The undersigned have made such examination of the value and proper assessment of the property(ics) and have obtained such appraisals, analysis and information with respect to the valuation and assessment of the property(ies) they deem necessary and appropriate for the purpose of enabling them to enter into the Stipulation. The assessor to the taxing district has been consulted by the attorney for the taxing district with respect to this settlement and has concurred. 3. Based upon the foregoing, the undersigned represent to the Court that the above settlement will result in an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property(ies) consistent with the assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district as required by law. BE.16048521.1/GLA084-283124

008400-2024 03/21/2025 11:24:46 AM Pg 2of2 Trans ID: TAX202538857 4, All refunds due as a result of the settlement set forth herein shall be payable to: “Brach Eichler L.L.C. and Gladstone, Karen J”, and forwarded to Daniel J, Pollak within sixty (60) days of the date of the Judgment, 5. Statutory interest, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2, having been waived by taxpayer, shall not be paid provided the tax refund is paid within sixty (60) days of the date of entry of the Tax Court judgment. Brach Eichler, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff DATED: March 12, 2025 BY: fk } A L —_ Daniel J. Pollak Bourne, Noll & Kenyon Attorneys for Defendant DATED: March 21, 2025 py, Cate @ Wlatthewe Edwin R. Matthews BE.16048521,1/GLA084-283 124

005502-2024 03/24/2025 Pg tof1 Trans ID: TAX202541093 TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY: Essex DOCKET NO. 005502~2024 MYERS, MARTIN & HELENE MYERS-POUROVER Plaintiff(s), CIVIL ACTION Vv : JUDGMENT TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Defendant(s). The parties having agreed upon a settlement, the assessment shall be as set forth below: Block: 166.15 Lot: 11.04 Qualifier: c0413 Street Address: 413 Metzger Drive Year: 2024 TAX COURT JUDGMENT Land: $251,500.00 Improvements: $325,000.00 Total: $576,500.00 /s/ Seffrey T. Gallus, Clerk/Administrator Tax Court of New Jersey Entered: 3/24/2025 Plaintiff(s) Attorney: Michaél J Donnelly Esq Defendant(s) Attorney: Edwin R Matthews Esq

‘05502-2024 03/11/2025 12:23:59 PM Pg 1 of 2 Trans ID: TAX202531398 Michael J. Donnelly, Esq. Attorney ID No. 004641999 LASSER HOCHMAN, L.L.C. 75 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 120 Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Tel.:(973) 226-2700 Fax: (973) 226-0741 Email: mdonnelly@lasserhochman.com Attorneys for Plaintiff, Myers, Martin & Helene Myers-Pourover MYERS, MARTIN & HELENE : ‘TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY MYERS-POUROVER, : DOCKET NO.: 005502-2024 Plaintiff, : -vs- : Civil Action TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, : STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT : (Without Affidavit) Defendant. : Assigned Judge: Joshua D. Novin, J.T.C. 1. It is hereby stipulated and agreed that the assessment of the following property be adjusted and a judgment be entered as follows: Block: 166.15 Lot: 11.04 Qualifier: C0413 Street Address: 413 Metzger Drive Year: 2024 Original County Board Tax Court Assessment Judement Judgment Land $ 825,000 None $251,500 Improvements $ 325,000 Direct - $325,000 Total $1,150,000 Appeal $576,500

'005502-2024 03/11/2025 12:23:59 PM Pg 2of2 Trans ID: TAX202531398 2. The undersigned have made such examination of the value and proper assessment of the property and have obtained such appraisals, analysis and information with respect to the valuation and assessment of the property as they deem necessary and appropriate for the purpose of enabling them to enter into the Stipulation. The assessor of the taxing district has been consulted by the attomey for the taxing district with respect to this settlement and has concurred. 3. Based upon the foregoing, the undersigned represent to the Court that the above settlement will result in an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property consistent with assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district as required by law. 4, Statutory interest pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 having been waived by taxpayer shall not be paid provided the tax refund is paid within sixty (60) days of the date of entry of the Tax Court Judgment. LASSER HOCHMAN, L.L.C. “ ce wy, Henle MICHAEL J. DONNELLY, ESQ. Attorney for Plaintiff TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE y f Ki ki By: & EDWIN R. MATTHEWS Attorney for Defendant Dated: March 11, 2025