Special Township Council Meeting - In Person & Via Zoom — Packet

2 WHEREAS, Mr. Smeraldo has served as Interim Business Administrator for more than 60 days, since May 1, without the Council by resolution authorizing any extension of such period; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smeraldo’s appointment to Interim Business Administrator has significantly increased his compensation, as apparently decided by Mayor McCartney; and WHEREAS, the position of the Interim Business Administrator is part of the discussions to potentially settle the litigation filed by Mayor McCartney against the previous term of Town Council and continued with the current Town Council without a successful settlement agreement so far; and WHEREAS, Township Council at this time desires, as part of its prudent exercise of its duly authorized management of the Township’s financial affairs, to reduce the increased compensation to Mr. Smeraldo resulting from the mayor’s apparent appointment to Interim Business Administrator without a settlement of the litigation ; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Township Council hereby memorializes that the 60-day period for an interim appointment for Business Administrator without advice and consent has expired; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council explicitly withholds any authorization for an extension of such appointment for Mr. Smeraldo as Interim Business Administrator at this time; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council at this time rejects Mayor McCartney’s appointment of Mr. Smeraldo as Interim Business Administrator beyond 60 days, effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith to Mayor McCartney, Mr. Smeraldo and the Municipal Clerk. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Joe Krakoviak Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: August 22, 2025