Township Council Meeting — Packet

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 190131 25102505 MINER, LTD Amount Invoice 676.00 iNVOICE 166831 SERVICE CALL FH5 Total: BUDGET BUILDING & PROPERTY O/E 01-2010-00-9102- P.O. Date Paid Date 12/30/2025 12/30/2025 0.00 - BUDGET PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS O/E 01-2010-00-9102-201 - PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS O/E MPSN PROGRAMS 186786 25102225 C&C CAFE & CATERING LLC -1,377.75 #7336 2025 SPECIAL NEEDS PARTY REFRESHMENTS 12/31/2024 12/30/2025 186786 25102225 C&C CAFE & CATERING LLC -298.75 #7336 2025 spec needs refreshments 12/31/2024 12/30/2025 186786 25102503 C&C CAFE & CATERING LLC 1,484.75 #7336 2025 SPECIAL NEEDS PARTY REFRESHMENTS 12/31/2024 12/30/2025 186786 25102503 C&C CAFE & CATERING LLC 191.75 #7336 2025 spec needs refreshments 12/31/2024 12/30/2025 186786 25102379 C&C CAFE & CATERING LLC -675.00 #7593 2025 SPECIAL NEEDS PARTY REFRESHMENTS 12/31/2024 12/30/2025 Total: BUDGET PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS O/E 01-2010-02-1006- -675.00 - BUDGET JOINT OUTLET SEWER M O/E 01-2010-02-1006-140 - JOINT OUTLET SEWER M O/E JOINT MEETING 189799 25102345 BOROUGH OF ROSELAND -48.26 07.01.25-09.30.25 water/sewer bill 324463-4 11/20/2025 12/30/2025 189799 25102506 BOROUGH OF ROSELAND 48.26 07/01/25-09/30/25 water/sewer bill 324463-4 07.01.25-09.30.25 11/20/2025 12/30/2025 Total: BUDGET JOINT OUTLET SEWER M O/E 01-2150- - 01-2150- - - 0.00 - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 190110 25102497 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,044.47 REDEMPTION CERT#25-041 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 190111 25102498 RICHARD L. COHN 21,800.22 REDEMPTION CERT#24-196 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 190112 25102499 GSRAN-Z LLC 9,299.30 REDEMPTION CERT#25-030 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 638.50 REDEMPTION CERT#25-049 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 190113 25102500 AMERICAN TAX LIEN FUND LLC 190135 25102508 PRO CAP 8,LLC Total: RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 01-2155- - - - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 1,110.76 redemption cert 25-032 33,893.25 12/31/2025 12/30/2025

Purchase Order 01-2155- - - Chk Num Vendor Amount Invoice P.O. Date Paid Date - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 190110 25102497 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,000.00 PREMIUM 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 190112 25102499 GSRAN-Z LLC 18,900.00 PREMIUM 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 190113 25102500 AMERICAN TAX LIEN FUND LLC 1,100.00 PREMIUM 12/26/2025 12/29/2025 190135 25102508 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,000.00 premium 12/31/2025 12/30/2025 Total: RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 22,000.00 Fund Total: 01 67,665.15

1-26 January 6, 2026 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, that the following newspapers be deemed as the “Official” newspapers for the year 2026: WEST ORANGE CHRONICLE THE STAR LEDGER Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted : January 6, 2026 Council President

2-26 January 6, 2026 RESOLUTION TO HOLD A CLOSED SESSION WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4. et seq.) provides for the exclusion of the public meetings of the governing body during the discussion of certain matters; and WHEREAS, prior to the exclusion of the public from a meeting of the Township Council it is required that the Council adopt a Resolution stating the general nature of the subject to be discussed and stating as precisely as possible the time when the minutes of the discussion conducted in closed session can be disclosed to the public; and WHEREAS, this body is about to consider a matter which falls within the purview of N.J.S.A. 10-4-12, and can properly exclude the public from such discussions; now, therefore, be it BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, now assembled in public session at its regular meeting of January 6, 2026 enter into a closed session to consider the following matter(s). () 1. Discussion of any material, the disclosure of which constitutes an invasion of individual privacy. () 2. A collective bargaining agreement or the terms of provisions of same. () 3. Techniques or tactic utilized to protect the safety and property of the public provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. () 4. An investigation of violations or possible violations of the laws of the State of New Jersey and/or the Township of West Orange Administrative Code. () 5. Pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which this body is or maybe a party. () 6. A matter falling within the attorney-client privilege to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties to this body. (X) 7. Personnel matters. () 8. Discussion of any matter which by express provision of Federal law or State statute or rule of Court shall be rendered confidential. () 9. Discussion of any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the Government of the United Sates. () 10. Discussion of any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of banking rates or investment of public funds, where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed.

() 11. Deliberations occurring after a public hearing that may result in imposition of a civil penalty or suspension or loss of a license or permit. More specifically, the Council may discuss in closed session the following topic(s): Resolution 3-26 - Chief Matthew Feula Resolution 4-26 - Deputy Chief Kevin Dalgauer (the general subject matter(s) of discussion shall be indicated by a check mark in the appropriate box and shall be more specifically referred to thereafter to the extent such additional disclosure can be made without compromising the need for confidentiality giving rise to the closed session. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the minutes of said discussion shall be made public as soon as the matter under discussion is no longer of a confidential or sensitive nature such that the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality. The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange at a public meeting held on January 6, 2026. Motion: Second: Vote Aye: Opposed: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: January 6, 2026 Council President

3-26 January 6, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Matthew Feula (“Feula” or the “Employee”) was appointed Deputy Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Township and Feula wish to confirm this relationship by executing the 2025-2028 contract annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, the Township agrees to employ Matthew Feula as Chief of Police of the Township of West Orange 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; WHEREAS, the Township exercises its authority pursuant to Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated to appoint said Chief of Police and to execute a contract of employment in connection therewith; and NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Township be authorized to execute the contract annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and be it further RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any document to finalize the contract;

RESOLVED that notice of this resolution shall be available in the Clerk’s office in accordance with any applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Adopted: January 6, 2026 Council President

AGREEMENT between the TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE and CHIEF OF POLICE MATTHEW FEULA JANUARY 1, 2026 through DECEMBER 31, 2028

TABLE OF CONTENTS RECITALS ....................................................................................................................................................2 ARTICLE I - EMPLOYMENT ..................................................................................................................2 ARTICLE II - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ................................................................................................ 2 ARTICLE III - RETENTION OF BENEFITS ........................................................................................... 3 ARTICLE IV - WORK WEEK ....................................................................................................................3 ARTICLE V - COMPENSATION ............................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE VI-HEALTH BENEFITS ......................................................................................................... 4 ARTICLE VII- MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................................ 4 ARTICLE VIII - RETIREMENT ................................................................................................................. 4 ARTICLE IX - DURATION OF AGREEMENT ........................................................................................ 4 i

RECITALS This AGREEMENT made effective as of the 1st day of December, 2025, 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 Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; 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: ARTICLE I - EMPLOYMENT The Township agrees to employ Matthew Feula as Chief of Police of the Township during good behavior and in accordance with Title 40A and 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. 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 2