Packet · Nov 24, 2025
Township Council Meeting — Packet
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262-25 November 24, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the following charitable organization(s) have applied for a Raffle License which raffle is to be conducted within the Township of West Orange, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, that the Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a license to conduct a raffle by the following organization (s) at the place (s) and time(s) set opposite their respective name(s): Organization Type of Event/Date Place RL No. Seton Hall Prep School 4.25.26 Off Premise Merchandise 120 Northfield Ave 7934 Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted: November 24, 2025 Joe Krakoviak Council President
263-25 November 24, 2025 RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING FEES AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE 2944-25, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 19, SUBSECTION 19-1.3, AND CHAPTER 20 SUBSECTION 20-3.2 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, on November 24, 2025, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) passed Ordinance 2944-25 (the “Ordinance”) on second reading, amending and supplementing Chapter 19, Subsection 1.3, and Chapter 20, Subsection 3.2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township related to Sewer and Street and Sidewalk Permit Fees; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance established Chapter 19, Subsection 1.3, and Chapter 20, Subsection 3.2 which prescribes fees to be set forth by Resolution for Permits associated with Sewer, Street, and Sidewalk inspections; and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, the fees as set forth in Chapter 19-1.3 shall be prescribed as follows: Permits as herein shall be issued by the Township Engineer on payment of the following fees. For existing Township properties: a. New Sewer Connection Fee (including inspection): $300.00 b. Capping Existing Connection Fee (including up to two (2) inspections: $150.00 c. The permit obtained from the State of N.J. or Essex County Highway Department under Section 19-4 shall be delivered to the Township Engineer at the time of making application for curb connections, together the applicable fee above. This fee is in addition to any fees assessed by the State or County Highway Department. The fees as set forth in Chapter 20-3.2 shall be prescribed as follows: Fee Schedule Sidewalk Permit Length of Sidewalk Fee
Fee Schedule Sidewalk Permit Length of Sidewalk Fee Less than or 50 linear feet $100.00 More than 50 linear feet $1.00 per linear foot Minimum Fee $100.00 Fee Schedule Curb Permit Length of Sidewalk Fee Less than or 50 linear feet $50.00 More than 50 linear feet $1.00 per linear foot Minimum Fee $50.00 RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk is authorized to attest to the mayor’s signature. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: November 24, 2025 2 4868-2806-6120, v. 1
264-25 November 24, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Jersey State Law specifically provides that every municipality shall designate an Office of Emergency Management and an Emergency Management Coordinator pursuant to State Law; and WHEREAS, the Township has adopted an Ordinance creating an Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”) and the position of Emergency Management Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has designated Dominic Allegrino as Emergency Management Coordinator and he has served in an exemplary manner in that capacity; and WHEREAS, Dominic Allegrino as the Emergency Management Coordinator has shown himself to be a committed public servant to the Township throughout his tenure with the Township; and WHEREAS, the Council agrees with the Mayor’s appointment and finds that Dominic Allegrino has the experience, character, and level of dedication needed of an Emergency Management Coordinator; and WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Manager and Coordinator are set forth under State and Local Law as enumerated in West Orange Ordinance 2-46.1 et seq.; NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that Dominic Allegrino be and is hereby designated Emergency Management Coordinator effective December 3, 2025, for a three-year term expiring on December 4, 2028; and with all the duties and responsibilities set forth and provided under state and local law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Essex County Office of Emergency Management to advise as to this appointment. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C Municipal Clerk Adopted: November 24, 2025 Joe Krakoviak Council President
265-25 Ben Shaffer Recreation P.O. Box 844 Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849 US BILL TO West Orange Township Accts. Payable Dept. 66 Main Street West Orange NJ 07052 Proposal TERMS REP DATE Proposal # Net 30 Scott Tumminello 11/14/2025 3946-4 SHIP TO West Orange Recreation Lafayette Playground West Orange NJ 07052 CONTACT William Kehoe recreation@westorange.org 973-325-4151 As requested, we are pleased to quote the following using Bid #: ESCNJ 24/25-01; Co-op #65MCESCCPS: ITEM# / DESCRIPTION VENDOR QTY RATE AMOUNT PROJECT BCI Burke Company, LLC 1.00 $73,459.00 $73,459.00 DISCOUNT 1.00 ($5,142.13) ($5,142.13) FREIGHT 1.00 $3,445.00 $3,445.00 1.00 $37,574.28 $37,574.28 130-210234-1 Creative 2-5 & 5-12 Playground including 2 structures, swings , climber & signs INSTALL Standard recieve/ installation of above items to manufacturer's specification, construction debris removal Lafayette Playground BSR Page 1 / 4
Ben Shaffer Recreation P.O. Box 844 Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849 US BILL TO West Orange Township Accts. Payable Dept. 66 Main Street West Orange NJ 07052 Proposal TERMS REP DATE Proposal # Net 30 Scott Tumminello 11/14/2025 3946-4 SHIP TO West Orange Recreation Lafayette Playground West Orange NJ 07052 CONTACT William Kehoe recreation@westorange.org 973-325-4151 As requested, we are pleased to quote the following using Bid #: ESCNJ 24/25-01; Co-op #65MCESCCPS: ITEM# / DESCRIPTION Lafayette Playground VENDOR QTY TOTAL SALE RATE AMOUNT $109,336.15 Should there be a requirement for a Performance and Payment bond there will be an increase to the Proposal of 3% of the total contract amount. The above items are priced in accordance with Bid #: ESCNJ 24/25-01; Co-op #65MCESCCPS. Freight quotes are honored for 30 days & may need to be updated before order placement. Approximate Material delivery time is 6-8 weeks after receipt of order. If installation is included that time frame shall be TBD. When placing your order, kindly advise whom the trucker should notify to schedule delivery. The trucker will make one contact and that person must inform any other parties to coordinate delivery. Please make your Purchase Order payable to "Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc." Prices do not include installation unless otherwise specified above. Playground Equipment must be installed over a resilient surface. Standard colors and finish are quoted unless noted. Final count is the responsibility of the contractor/purchaser. Note that assembly/installation is NOT provided. Sales Tax will be added if applicable Lafayette Playground Page 2 / 4
Ben Shaffer Recreation P.O. Box 844 Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849 US Proposal TERMS REP DATE Proposal # Net 30 Scott Tumminello 11/14/2025 3946-4 Scott Tumminello Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc. Vice President, CPSI Scott@BenShaffer.com P: 973-294-5970 If you agree to the terms set forth in this proposal, please fill out name, signature, and date to confirm approval: Estimate Approved By Signature Date P.O. Number Trucker Contact Trucker Phone Ship To Address Lafayette Playground Page 3 / 4
Conditions of Installation RE: _____________________________________ Installations of equipment are subject to the following conditions and/or exclusions. Unless otherwise specifically included in the accompanying quote, Ben Shaffer Recreation and its contracted installers are not responsible for the following. If non-included services are needed, additional charges will apply and be billed at the contract cost: · · · · · · · · · · · Unforeseen obstructions (such as in sub-surface) resulting in delayed installation or additional removal fees (rock, pipes, old building or site debris, hidden borders, oversized footings or other items that may be discovered during the excavation and removal process) Accepting delivery and/or checking materials Storage/security of materials at jobsite Relocation or transport of materials to jobsite Site preparation (grading, drainage, etc.) Finish work to site area (borders, protective surfacing) Removal/ Disposal of existing equipment Off-site disposal of shipping materials (cardboard, crating, etc.). Shipping materials will be neatly stacked on site, or placed in an on-site dumpster provided by site owner/manager. Equipment not included as part of original project number Any permits or clearance by utility companies and/or local building departments if applicable • Site security for rubber safety surface installation provided by others. If there are no on-site provisions for disposition of excavated footing materials (i.e. soil, blacktop, rocks, etc.) NOTE: You should contact your utility companies directly to clear the area for all utilities prior to ordering equipment. Any necessary changes in equipment or layout can then be done prior to start of construction. You must indicate that the mark-out is for survey only. Customer is responsible for locating any privately owned utilities. We cannot be responsible for any damage to water, gas or other utilities as a result of owner’s failure to clear underground plans. If finish work is being done by installer (borders, protective surfacing), direct access for delivery trucks must be provided. If site is to be graded or leveled, this must be coordinated and approved by installer to ensure adequate anchorage for structure. The owner shall hold Ben Shaffer Recreation harmless in the event of injury due to lack of, or insufficient, resilient surface. Sharp objects (i.e., sports
to ensure adequate anchorage for structure. The owner shall hold Ben Shaffer Recreation harmless in the event of injury due to lack of, or insufficient, resilient surface. Sharp objects (i.e., sports spikes, heeled shoes, etc.) will damage rubber surface and void surface warranties Ben Shaffer Recreation and its sub-contractors are in no way responsible for any issues associated with product design, manufacturing defect, lack of resilient surfacing or maintenance thereof. I have read, understood, and agree to the above conditions. Signed: ______________________________________ Print Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________________________________ Please sign/save and email to sales@benshaffer.com; or print and fax to 973-663-4615. Lafayette Playground Page 4 / 4
265-25 LAFAYATTE PLAYGROUND 20 Park Ave | West Orange, NJ 07052-5517 Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. PO Box 844 | Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 | 973-663-2021 Proposal 130-210234-1 | 11/14/2025
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