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Packet · Sep 8, 2025

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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1. Conference Meeting - CANCELLED 2. Public Meeting Agenda - Starting At 6:00 P.m. Documents: 9.8.25 PM.PDF 3. Bill List Documents: 09.08.25.PDF 09.08.2025 CM SUPPLEMENTAL BILL LIST.PDF 4. Resolution(S) 4.I. 172-25 Documents: 172-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING - PROF SRVS AGMT WITH DIANA MCGOVERN ESQ..PDF 172-25 AGREEMENT - PLANNING BOARD LEGAL SERVICES.PDF 4.II. 182-25 Documents: 182-25 AUTH. ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE.PDF 4.III. 185-25 Documents: 185-25 RESOLUTION AUTH RENTAL-SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT - LEAF SNOW COLLECTION 2025-2026 -GS-21F-0020T.PDF 185-25 EXHIBIT A.PDF 4.IV. 193-25 Documents: 193-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 171 MAPLE STREET.PDF 193-25 ATTACHMENT - DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 171 MAPLE STREET.PDF 4.V. 194-25 Documents: 194-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 40 EDGEWOOD AVENUE.PDF 194-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 40 EDGEWOOD AVENUE.PDF 4.VI. 195-25 Documents:

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194-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 40 EDGEWOOD AVENUE.PDF 194-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 40 EDGEWOOD AVENUE.PDF 4.VI. 195-25 Documents: 195-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 7 RIDGEHURST ROAD.PDF 195-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 7 RIDGEHURST ROAD.PDF 4.VII. 196-25 Documents: 196-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 589 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE.PDF 196-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 589 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE.PDF 4.VIII. 197-25 Documents: 197-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 17 TREMONT AVENUE.PDF 197-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 17 TREMONT AVENUE.PDF 4.IX. 198-25 Documents: 198-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 8 VOSSELER COURT.PDF 198-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 8 VOSSELER COURT.PDF 4.X. 199-25 Documents: 199-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 283 ST. CLOUD AVENUE.PDF 199-25 DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE ON 283 ST. CLOUD AVENUE.PDF 4.XI. 200-25 Documents: 200-25 RESOLUTION AWARDING TOWING LICENSES - 2025.PDF 200-25 EXHIBITS TO THE RESOLUTION AWARDING TOWING LICENSES 2025.PDF 4.XII. 201-25 Documents: 201-25 DUPLICATE TAX PAYMENT RESOLUTION -3RD QUARTER.PDF 4.XIII. 202-25 Documents: 202-25 RESOLUTION FH NO.5 MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION.PDF

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4.XIII. 202-25 Documents: 202-25 RESOLUTION FH NO.5 MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION.PDF 4.XIV. 203-25 Documents: 203-25 RESOLUTION MATRIX FOR ENGINEERING-ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES - 2025.PDF 203-25 AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX FOR ENGINEERING-ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES- 2025.PDF 203-25 EXHIBIT A.PDF 203-25 EXHIBIT B.PDF 203-25 EXHIBIT C.PDF 203-25 EXHIBIT D.PDF 4.XV. 204-25 Documents: 204-25 RESOLUTION CME FOR ENGINEERING-ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES - 2025.PDF 204-25 AGREEMENT WITH CME FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES- 2025.PDF 204-25 EXHIBIT A.PDF 204-25 EXHIBIT B.PDF 204-25 EXHIBIT C.PDF 204-25 EXHIBIT D.PDF 4.XVI. 205-25 Documents: 205-25 RAFFLE LICENSES 9.8.25.PDF 4.XVII. 206-25 Documents: 206-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NISHUANE 4929-8265-3028 V.1.PDF 206-25 AGREEMENT TO RETAIN NISHUANE GROUP AS CONSULTANT TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDS 4937-7642-5316 V.1.PDF 4.XVIII. 207-25 Documents: 207-25 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING ASSIGNMENT OF GREEN ESSEX FINANCIAL AGREEMENT - WO DRAFT-51196376-V5.DOC 4.XIX. 208-25 Documents: 208-25 EXECUTIVE SESSION 9.8.25.PDF 4.XX. 209-25 Documents:

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208-25 EXECUTIVE SESSION 9.8.25.PDF 4.XX. 209-25 Documents: 209-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAM - 2025 (002).PDF 209-25 AGREEMENT WITH MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE VACCINATION SERVICES - 2025.PDF 5. Ordinance(S) On Second And Final Reading 5.I. 2935-25 Documents: 2935-25-REVISED WITH AMENDMENTS--ORDINANCE TO OUTDOOR CAFE WITH AMENDMENTS.DOC.PDF PB RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUTDOOR CAFE ORDINANCE 8.26.25.PDF 5.II. 2936-25 Documents: 2935-25-REVISED WITH AMENDMENTS--ORDINANCE TO OUTDOOR CAFE WITH AMENDMENTS.DOC.PDF 6. ABC Hearing 6.I. 783-25 Documents: 783-25 AUTH. PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER FROM DONATO REALI (POCKET) TO DOHERTY RAMEN OF WEST ORANGE, LLC (POCKET).PDF 6.II. 784-25 Documents: 784-25 AUTH. PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER FROM INN AT THE MANOR, INC. TO ORANGE HOSPITALITY LLC - 107 PROSPECT 8.28.25.PDF

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REVISED PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Township of West Orange 66 Main Street – 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025-Meeting No. 19 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 January 7, 2025, and published in the West Orange Chronicle on January 16, 2025. Statement of Decorum In all matters not provided for in subsection 3-15.1 and except upon consent of the Council President, each person addressing the Council pursuant to this subsection shall be required to limit his or her remarks to five (5) minutes and shall at no time engage in any personally offensive or abusive remarks. The chair shall call any speaker to order who violates any provision of this rule. (1972 Code § 3-15.2) Roll Call – Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak, Mayor McCartney Pledge of Allegiance Executive Session(s) 1. Public Comment 2. *Consent Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – Executive Session July 22, 2025, Public Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes – August 20, 2025, and August 22, 2025 4. *Report of Township Officers – None 5. *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids   Contract for Snow Plowing, Salting, Removal and Snow Hauling with Two (2), One (1) Year Options Morris Road, Sussex Road, And Hunterdon Road, Roadway Improvements Project (2024-MA00006 NJDOT Municipal Aid Funded) 6. *Bill List *Resolutions a. 172-25 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Diana McGovern, Esq., of Gaccione Pomaco, P.C., One Boland Drive, Suite 102, West Orange, NJ for the Position of Planning Board Attorney at the Rate Specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk)

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b. 182-25 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:6-52.1 (K. Longo) c. 185-25 Resolution Authorizing the Rental of Specialized Equipment to be Used for the Leaf and Snow Collection Seasons 2025-2026 Through State Contract #GS-21F-0020T (P. Reynolds) d. 193-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 171 Maple Street, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) e. 194-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 40 Edgewood Avenue, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) f. 195-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 7 Ridgehurst Road, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) g. 196-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 589 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) h. 197-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at17 Tremont Avenue, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) i. 198-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 8 Vosseler Court, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) j. 199-25 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage for Property Located at 283 St. Cloud Avenue, West Orange, NJ (Legal-Moon) k. 200-25 Resolution Authorizing Towing Licenses for the Time Period from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, to C&L Towing; (ii) Twin Towing; and (iii) AJACO Towing (P. Reynolds) l. 201-25 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Duplicate Third Quarter Tax Payment (Longo) m. 202-25 Resolution Authorizing a Contract to Vel Construction, LLC, 75 Voorhis Place, Ringwood, N.J. 07456, for Fire Station #5 Maintenance and Renovation is hereby awarded to in the amount of $178,300.00 (Carballo) n. 203-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING for Enviromental Consulting Services in an Amount NTE $790,000.00 for Calendar Year 2025 (Legal- Gengaro) o. 204-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Consulting and Municipal Engineers, LLC (CME) for Professional Engineering Services and Enviromental Consulting Services in an Amount NTE $350,000.00 for Calendar Year 2025 (Legal- Gengaro) p. 205-25 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk)

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q. 206-25 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Nishuane Group, LLC, 105 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042 for Land Use Services Consultant to the Planning and Zoning Board(s), for the Remainder of 2025, in an Amount NTE $75,000 (Legal-Gengaro) r. 207-25 Resolution Acknowledging and Authorizing the Assignment of the Financial Agreement from Green Essex Partners Urban Renewal, LLC to Stonehill Urban Renewal LLC (Legal-Beckelman) s. 208-25 Resolution Authorizing Two Executive Session(s) for the Purpose of Discussing the Following: t.  a. Personnel Matter(s) Specifically to Seek Legal Guidance to Help Determine an Employee's Compensation.  b. Contract Negotiations Specifically Green Essex Partners Urban Renewal LLC (Stonehill at West Orange) - Financial Agreement Transfer 209-25 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Montclair State University for 2025 COVID-19 Vaccination program in an Amount NTE $22,254.00 (Fonzino) 7. Ordinances on Second and Final Reading  2935-25 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25, Section 11.10 Regarding Outdoor Cafes (LegalGengaro). The purpose of this ordinance is to add additional requirements for establishments located in these B-1, B-2, and PC districts to operate an outdoor cafe. This Ordinance shall apply prospectively.  2936-25 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Section 15-7 to Update the Township’s Rent Control Ordinance (Legal-Gengaro) 8. Ordinances on First Reading-None 9. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion  An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Ordinance 25-19 IH-1 (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING) DISTRICT by Eliminating the Exemption of Environmental Regulations of the West Orange Land Use Regulations Ordinance  Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 3-17.1 to No Longer Require the Council's Motion and Approval Before Submitting Proposed Resolutions or Ordinances for Preparation by the Town Attorney or His/Her Designee for a Council Meeting Agenda  A Proposed Ordinance Amending the West Orange Municipal Code Chapter 27 — Tree Protection, Removal, and Replacement to Add a Section on Mandatory Removal of Tree-Of-Heaven (Ailanthus Altissima) Trees, an Invasive Species Widely Considered a Noxious Weed that Greatly Damages Its Ecosystem

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10. ABC Hearing(s) a. 783-25 Person to Person Transfer of License No. 0722-33-021-005 (Pocket) from Donato Reali to Doherty Ramen of West Orange, LLC (Pocket) b. 784-25 Person to Person Transfer of License No. 0722-36-072-001 from The Legacy Manor, LLC, 107 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ to Orange Hospitality, LLC 11. Adjournment The Council President may at his/her discretion modify with consent the order of business at any meeting of the Council if he/she deems it necessary and appropriate. (1972 Code § 3-8; Ord. No. 726-84; Ord. No. 1157-93; Ord. No. 2128-07 § II) Please click the link below to join the webinar: Public Comment – In Person Only ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81841286976?pwd=g7epws7KHNPfQEhAvWXMwGxwntgbfs.1 Webinar ID: 818 4128 6976 Passcode: 808015 Dial in: 646 931 3860 Next Meeting Date(s): September 30, 2025 The agenda is subject to change.

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Township of West Orange Bills List User: paula Total: 29,957,210.85 09/02/2025 10:28:38 Date: 08/05/2025 To 09/01/2025 Acc: 01- To 99-9999-99-9999-999 Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 01-1060- - - - CURRENT YEAR TAXES CURRENT YEAR MUNICIPAL TAXES 01-1060- - - Order By :Account Amount Invoice P.O. Date Paid Date - CURRENT YEAR MUNICIPAL TAXES CURRENT YEAR MUNICIPAL TAXES 189030 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 450.00 MOVE ONLINE PYMNT FROM TAX TO SEWER 08/14/2025 00/00/0000 189073 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 1,416.08 MOVE ONLINE PYMNT FROM TAX TO SA 08/20/2025 00/00/0000 189074 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 350.00 MOVE PYMNT FROM TAX TO SEWERE 08/20/2025 00/00/0000 188756 25101562 FOUNDATION TITLE LLC -4,399.00 TAX EXEMPT VET-38 CLARKEN 07/15/2025 08/21/2025 188756 25101621 FOUNDATION TITLE LLC 4,399.00 TAX EXEMPT VET-38 CLARKEN 07/15/2025 08/21/2025 Total: CURRENT YEAR TAXES CURRENT YEAR MUNICIPAL TAXES 01-1169-00-0100- 2,216.08 - CURRENT YEAR TAXES CURRENT YEAR MUNICIPAL TAXES 01-1169-00-0100-001 - MISC EXCHANGE .PAYROLL HEALTH BENEFITS MISC EXCHANGE .PAYROLL HEALTH BENEFITS 188985 01200917 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 206,092.96 08/12/2025 08/15/2025 188986 01200918 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 1,555.68 08/12/2025 08/15/2025 189111 01200946 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 207,232.63 08/26/2025 08/29/2025 189111 01200946 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 1,799.67 08/26/2025 08/29/2025 189112 01200947 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 1,555.68 08/26/2025 08/29/2025 Total: AR-MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE MISC EXCHANGE .PAYROLL HEALTH BENEFITS 01-1169-00-0300- - AR-MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE MISC EXCHANGE .PAYROLL HEALTH BENEFITS 01-1169-00-0300-001 189031 418,236.62 - MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE .TAX COLL MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE .TAX COLL TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: AR-MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE .TAX COLL 7,310.06 MOVE SA PAYMENTS MADE ONLINE 7,310.06 08/14/2025 00/00/0000

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Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 01-1921-08-1050- Amount Invoice - Fees and Permits CERT OF OCCUPANCY 189023 01200919 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 700.00 Bounced Ck #6901-Cert of Occupancy Total: Anticipated Revenue-Sec A-Local Rev Fees and Permits 06/24/2025 06/24/2025 700.00 - Anticipated Revenue-Sec A-Local Rev Fees and Permits 01-1923-08-1600-001 - Uniform Construcion Code Fees BUILDING PERMITS 189023 01200919 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 01-1923-08-1600-002 01-1923-08-1600-003 06/24/2025 06/24/2025 4,780.00 Bounced Ck #6901-Plumbing 06/24/2025 06/24/2025 3,950.00 Bounced Ck #6901- ELECTRICAL PERMITS 06/24/2025 06/24/2025 700.00 Bounced Ck #6901-Fire Sub code fees 06/24/2025 06/24/2025 - Uniform Construcion Code Fees ELECTRICAL PERMITS 189023 01200919 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 01-1923-08-1600-019 1,476.00 Bounced Ck #6901-BUILDING PERMITS - Uniform Construcion Code Fees PLUMBING PERMITS 189023 01200919 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE - Uniform Construcion Code Fees FIRE SUB CODE FEES 189023 01200919 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: Anticipated Revenue - Sec. C - UCC Uniform Construcion Code Fees 01-2010-00-1001- Paid Date - AR-MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE .TAX COLL 01-1921-08-1050-007 01-1923-08-1600- P.O. Date 10,906.00 - Anticipated Revenue - Sec. C - UCC Uniform Construcion Code Fees 01-2010-00-1001-010 - MAYOR S&W Base Salary Pay 188985 01200917 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 2,769.65 08/12/2025 08/15/2025 189111 01200946 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 2,769.65 08/26/2025 08/29/2025 126.02 08/12/2025 08/15/2025 01-2010-00-1001-100 - MAYOR S&W Overtime 188986 01200918 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: BUDGET MAYOR S&W 01-2010-00-1002- 5,665.32 - BUDGET MAYOR S&W 01-2010-00-1002-030 - MAYOR O/E PRINTING 186658 25101527 POLICE & SHERIFF'S PRESS -427.20 VARIOUS INVOICES FROM JAN-JULY 2025 GENERAL ENCUMBRANCE FOR MUNICIPAL 01/01/2025 08/21/2025

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