Township Council Meeting — Packet

274-25 December 9, 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. W.O.H.S. Music Boosters 1.24.26 On Premise 50/50 51 Conforti Ave 7935 Our Lady of Lourdes 4.24.26 On Premise 50/50 1 Eagle Rock Ave 7936 Our Lady of Lourdes 4.24.26 Tricky Tray 1 Eagle Rock Ave 7937 Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted: December 9, 2025 Joe Krakoviak Council President

275-25 December 9, 2025 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, CSH West Orange, LLC the developer of The Chelsea at West Orange, 609 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052, Block 152.22, Lot 1412.01; and WHEREAS, CSH West Orange, LLC pursuant to their Zoning Board approval posted a performance bond with the Township of West Orange in the amount of $7,410.44 to guarantee the completion of off-site improvements which is permitted by the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53a.(1); and WHEREAS, by letter dated October 28, 2025 Ryan MacNeill, P.E., CME Associates, Inc., recommends the release of the performance bond to reflect the completion of all site inspections; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer reviewed the letter of Ryan MacNeill, P.E., and concurs with its findings and recommendations to release the performance bond posted by CSH West Orange, LLC subject to the posting of a maintenance bond for a two-year period in the amount of $47,784.00; and WHEREAS, the Township Council concurs in the foregoing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, that the performance bond posted by CSH West Orange, LLC the developer of The Chelsea at West Orange, 609 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052, Block 152.22, Lot 1412.01 to guarantee the installation of certain off-site improvements in the amount of $7,410.44, be released subject to posting a two-year maintenance bond with the Township in the amount of $47,784.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to CSH West Orange, LLC, 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue NW FL2, Washington DC, 20004. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk ____________________________________ Joe Krakoviak, Council President Adopted: December 9, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: 20-6820-00-0000-130 $7,410.44 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

275-25 849 W. Bay Avenue, Suite 16 Barnegat, NJ 08005 732.410.2650 www.cmeusa1.com October 28, 2025 Zayibeth Carballo, PE, PLS, PP, CME, CFM, CFS Township Engineer Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Re: Request for Certificate of Occupancy and Release of Performance Guarantee Applicant: CSH Development, LLC Block 152.22, Lot 1412.01 Our Office: VWRE0152.03 Dear Mrs. Carballo: Our office has performed inspections of the above-referenced project relative to the developer’s request for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy as well as a release of the performance guarantee for the required site improvements. Please note our inspections have revealed that all items have been installed in a satisfactory manner. Based on the above, our office has no objection to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and release of the performance guarantee subject to the Applicant posting a 2-year landscape maintenance guarantee in the amount of $47,784.00. We trust that this letter will answer all of your questions regarding the subject matter. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to call. Very truly yours, Ryan MacNeill, PE For the Firm RM/JM Enclosures cc: Geniece Gary-Adams – Zoning Official/Director of Planning & Development CSH Development, LLC – Applicant S:\West Orange\Zoning Board\VWRZ0152.03 - CSH Development, LLC\2025-10-28 - CO Bond Release.docx

276-25 December 9, 2025 RESOLUTION RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, that the TREE REMOVAL SERVICES-2026 in the Township of West Orange, in accordance with the specifications filed in the Purchasing office dated October 2025, approved by the Township Council, pursuant to an advertisement duly authorized therefore, be and the same are hereby awarded to the below named bidders for a one (1) year period with an option for an additional two (2) one (1) year periods: RICH TREE SERVICE, INC. 325 BERGEN STREET SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. 07080 As the lowest responsible bidder for trees under 16” diameter secondary vendor trees 24”-30” in diameter third vendor for trees 16” and 23”, 31” and 36”, 37” and 41”, 42” and 45”, 46” and 52”, 53”+ in diameter BEUCLER TREE EXPERTS 48 HAROLD STREET TENAFLY, N.J.07670 As the lowest responsible bidder for trees between 16” and 23”, 24”and 30”, 31” and 36” in diameter. secondary vendor trees 37” and 41”, 42” and 45”, 46” and 52”, 53”+ in diameter third vendor for trees under 16” diameter DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO., INC. 65 ROYAL AVENUE HAWTHORNE, N.J. 07970 As the lowest responsible bidder for trees 37” and 41”, 42” and 45”, 46” and 52”, 53”+ in diameter. secondary vendor trees under 16”, 16” and 23”, 31” and 36” in diameter third vendor for trees 24”and 30” in diameter who submitted the only responsive bids. Attached is a summary spread sheet with each bidders prices. SJC Lawn Care has been rejected as not having a Public Works Contractors Certificate as required in the bid. SavATree pricing is too high, therefore shall not be awarded the contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award is subject to the 2026 Budget Appropriation for contractual tree services and that the authorization to perform the work specified is contingent upon the execution of a valid purchase order between the Township and the vendor(s) prior to the commencement of the work. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract includes two option years for 2027 and 2028. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: December 9, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from Account: 01-2010-00-7202-091 Contractual Tree Services with a NOT TO EXCEED $96,000.00 between all three (3) vendors John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

Rich Tree Service Beucler Tree SaveATree Downes Tree Services SJC Lawn Care Quantity Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price 0-400 $75.00 $275.00 $400.00 $150.00 $425.00 0-400 $900.00 $625.00 $950.00 $650.00 $1125.00 0-400 $1600.00 $1475.00 $1995.00 $1625.00 $2625.00 0-100 $2200.00 $1900.00 $2645.00 $2050.00 $3675.00 0-50 $3200.00 $2275.00 $3287.00 $2250.00 $4725.00 0-30 $3500.00 $2500.00 $3875.00 $2400.00 $5250.00 0-30 $4100.00 $3400.00 $4250.00 $2950.00 $6125.00 0-30 $4700.00 $4200.00 $4785.00 $2950.00 $7000.00 Quantity Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price 0-400 $50.00 Unit Price $95.00 $300.00 $150.00 $325.00 0-400 $250.00 $125.00 $400.00 $200.00 $625.00 0-400 $300.00 $175.00 $600.00 $250.00 $750.00 0-100 $350.00 $225.00 $1200.00 $300.00 $795.00 0-50 $400.00 $275.00 $1392.00 $400.00 $1195.00 0-30 $450.00 $325.00 $1392.00 $500.00 $1295.00 0-30 $500.00 $275.00 $1392.00 $750.00 $1400.00 0-30 $550.00 $425.00 $1450.00 $1000.00 $1650.00 Tree Removal Services 2026 Tree Removal Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tree Size Less than 16” 16”23” 24”30” 31”36” 37”41” 42”45” 46”52” 53”+ Pruning Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tree Size Less than 16” 16”23” 24”30” 31”36” 37”41” 42”45” 46”52” 53”+

Unforeseen Circumstances section 3.7 Item Description 1 75’ Bucket Truck, 12cu-yd chip truck, 16” brush chipper and (3) man crew (1) 7-ton log loader with operator (1) 26-ton 120’ tree crane with NJ certified operator , climber and grounds person Mini-Skid with tree grapple 60HP or greater stump grinder with operator 2-man clean-up crew with truck to clean up grindings 2 3 4 5 6 Hours Estimated 0-500 Rate Hourly $325.00 Rate Hourly $375.00 Rate Hourly $365.00 Rate Hourly $300.00 Rate Hourly $525.00 0-500 $150.00 $125.00 $155.00 $125.00 $250.00 0-500 $325.00 $500.00 $485.00 $325.00 $550.00 0-500 $75.00 $125.00 $165.00 $75.00 $175.00 0-500 $100.00 $150.00 $165.00 $75.00 $275.00 0-500 $175.00 $250.00 $243.00 $190.00 $395.00

277-25 December 9, 2025 RESOLUTION RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, that the EMERGENCY TREE SERVICES 2026 in the Township of West Orange, in accordance with the specifications filed in the Purchasing Office dated October 2025, approved by the Township Council, pursuant to an advertisement duly authorized therefore, be and the same are hereby awarded to the below named bidders for a one (1) year period with an option for an additional two (2) one (1) year periods: RICH TREE SERVICE, INC. 325 BERGEN STREET SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. 07080 As the lowest responsible bidder SAVATREE 1248 SUSSEX TURNPIKE MT. FREEDOM, NJ 07970 As the second lowest bidder who submitted the only responsive bids. Attached is a summary spread sheet with each bidder’s prices. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award is subject to the 2026 Budget Appropriation for contractual tree services and that the authorization to perform the work specified is contingent upon the execution of a valid purchase order between the Township and the vendor(s) prior to the commencement of the work. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract includes two option years for 2027 and 2028. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Joe Krakoviak Council President Adopted: December 9, 2025 I hereby certify funds are available from 01-2010-00-7902-091 with a NOT TO EXCEED amount of $45,000.00 between both vendors. John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

277-25 Rich Tree Services 325 Bergen St South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Emergency Tree Services 2026 Ite m# 1 2 3 4 Description 75' BUCKET TRUCK, 12 CY CHIPPING BODY, 16"CAPACITY BRUSH CHIPPER AND 3 MAN CREW ONE 7 TON LOG LOADING CRANE with OPERATOR ONE 26 TON 120' TREE CRANE WITH NJ CERTIFIED OPERATOR, CLIMBER, AND GROUND PERSON. MINI-SKID WITH TREE GRAPPLE TOTALS Estimate d Hours SavATree 1248 Sussex Turnpike Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 Hourly Rate Hourly Rate 0-500 $325.00 $365.00 0-500 $150.00 $155.00 0-500 $325.00 $485.00 0-500 $75.00 $165.00 $875.00 $1170.00