Packet · Nov 24, 2025
Township Council Meeting — Packet
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DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE FEULA TERM SHEET FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TERM The term of this agreement shall be from January I, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Deleted: 30 RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges, economic and non-economic benefits including but not limited to the provision of Health Benefits, Prescription Plan, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), PFRS Pension and Accumulated Sick Time Payout at retirement which the Deputy Chief of Police Feula has heretofore enjoyed and is presently enjoying, shall be maintained and continued by the Township during the term of this Agreement at not less than the highest standards in effect at the commencement of these negotiations resulting in this Agreement. The provisions of all municipal ordinances and resolutions, except as specifically modified herein, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be incorporated in said Agreement as if set forth herein at length. MONETARY COMPENSATION a. Base Salary for the Deputy Chief of Police Feula shall be the same base salary earned by a Police Captain plus an additional 24%. b. Longevity for the Deputy Chief of Police Feula shall be paid consistent with the Township's Policy and Procedure Manual in effect as of the signing of this agreement. c. Holiday Pay percentage for the Deputy Chief of Police Feula shall be the same Holiday Pay percentage earned by a Police Captain. d. Police Officer Annual Stipend, Clothing Allowance, and College Credits for the Deputy Chief of Police Feula shall be the same as earned by a Police Captain. RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS Upon retirement with 25 or more years of creditable PFRS pension service, the Deputy Chief of Police Feula shall be provided with full health and prescription benefits at no premium cost to him or his spouse & eligible dependents from the date of his retirement until his death or until his current or future spouse's death, whichever occurs last. Additionally, the Township will reimburse the Deputy Chief of Police Feula any Medicare premiums for Medicare Part A, Part B or Part D, including any Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) assessment made by the Social Security Administration or its successor. 7
These benefits shall remain equal to or better than the benefits received by the Deputy Chief of Police Feula and his family as of the last date of service to the Township. When Deputy Chief of Police Feula qualifies for Medicare, benefits will become secondary to Medicare while his Souse and dependents will continue to receive full coverage until children reach the age of 26. When his spouse or disabled children become eligible for Medicare, they will become secondary to Medicare. Child Dependents who are disabled before aging out will retain coverages until the death of the Deputy Chief of Police Feula and his Guardian spouse, whichever occurs last. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All future rights privileges, economic and non-economic benefits bestowed upon the rank of Police Captain and/or any subordinate rank will automatically be made available to the Deputy Chief of Police Feula without further negotiations for the life of this contract once approved by the Mayor. 8
236-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE MATTHEW FEULA FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) desires to enter into an agreement with Deputy Chief of Police Matthew Feula memorializing the terms and condition of his employment for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025; WHEREAS, the terms of which are set forth in the Agreement between the Township of West Orange and Deputy Chief of Police Matthew Feula (the “Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the Mayor has reviewed the terms of the Agreement and deemed them to be acceptable; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Township, the Agreement in substantially the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A and the Township Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor’s signature. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with applicable law. ________________________________ Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 14, 2021 ________________________________ Cindy Matute-Brown Council President
Exhibit A
236-21 AGREEMENT between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE and DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE MATTHEW FEULA JANUARY 1, 2021 through DECEMBER 31, 2025 126046894
TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE PAGE RECITALS 1 ARTICLE I – EMPLOYMENT 2 ARTICLE II – MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 3 ARTICLE III – RETENTION OF BENEFITS 4 ARTICLE IV – WORK WEEK 5 ARTICLE V – COMPENSATION 6 ARTICLE VII – MISCELLANEOUS 8 ARTICLE VIII – RETIREMENT 9 ARTICLE IX – DURATION OF AGREEMENT 10 126046894
RECITALS This AGREEMENT made as of the ___th day of ________, ____________, between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, a municipality in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, hereinafter referred to as the “TOWNSHIP,” and Matthew Feula, hereinafter referred to as the “EMPLOYEE.” WHEREAS, Matthew Feula has been appointed Deputy Chief of Police since April 24, 2014; WHEREAS, the Township and the Employee wish to continue this relationship for the foreseeable future upon terms deemed acceptable to both parties; WHEREAS, the parties further seek to memorialize the terms of this employment relationship in writing; and NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 0 126046894
ARTICLE I – EMPLOYMENT The Township agrees to employ Matthew Feula as Deputy Chief of Police of the Township during good behavior and in accordance with the New Jersey Civil Service laws in Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated and Title 4A of the New Jersey Administrative Code, as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local law, subject to the terms and conditions of employment set forth in this agreement. 1 126046894
ARTICLE II – MANAGEMENT RIGHTS The Employee recognizes that there are certain functions, responsibilities, and management rights exclusively reserved to the Township. All rights, power, and authority possessed by the Township prior to the signing of this Agreement are retained exclusively by the Township subject only to such limitations as are specifically provided in this Agreement . 2 126046894
ARTICLE III – RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges and benefits which the Employee has heretofore enjoyed and is presently enjoying, shall be maintained and continued by the Township during the term of this Agreement at not less than the highest standards in effect at the commencement of these negotiations resulting in this Agreement. The provisions of all municipal ordinances and resolutions, except as specifically modified herein, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be incorporated in said Agreement as if set forth herein at length. 3 126046894
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