Township Council Meeting — Packet

33-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1, regulates Equal Employment Opportunity in the performance of contracts funded by the state of New jersey; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey State Treasurer authorized by N.J.S.A 10:5-36(f) and pursuant to N.J.S.C 17:27-3.2 requires each public agency to designate a Public Agency Compliance Officer; and WHEREAS, the Public Agency Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing vendor and contractor compliance with the State of New Jersey law and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity in Public Contracts; and WHEREAS, the Business Administrator for the Township of West Orange has recommended that Panayiota Reynolds, the Township of West Orange Purchasing Agent to be appointed to fulfill the duties of the PACO. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey that 1) Panayiota Reynolds be and hereby is appointed the Township of West Orange Public Agency Compliance Officer for the 2026 year. 2) The Township clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Contract Compliance and Equal Opportunity office Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: February 10, 2026 Susan Scarpa Council President

34-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 51-101 RANDOLPH PLACE WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024, High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 provided a check in the amount of $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 51-101 Randolph Place; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 51-101 Randolph Place be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 in an amount of $1,500.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-011 $1,500.00

35-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 1 ROONEY CIRCLE WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024, High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 provided a check in the amount of $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 1 Rooney Circle; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 1 Rooney Circle be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 in an amount of $1,500.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-013 $1,500.00

36-25 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT CARTERET STREET WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024, High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 provided a check in the amount of $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at Carteret Street; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at Carteret Street be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 in an amount of $1,500.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-012 $1,500.00

37-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT MOUNTAIN AVENUE WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024, High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 provided a check in the amount of $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at Mountain Avenue; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at Mountain Avenue be returned to High Point Utilities, LLC, 150 Ryerson Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 in an amount of $1,500.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-015 $1,500.00

38-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 28 HILLSIDE AVENUE WHEREAS, on September 12, 2024, J.B. Ragonese Construction Co., Inc., PO Box 304, Garwood, NJ 07027 provided a check in the amount of $3,000.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 28 Hillside Avenue; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $3,000.00 be returned to J.B. Ragonese Construction Co., Inc., PO Box 304, Garwood, NJ 07027; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 28 Hillside Avenue be returned to J.B. Ragonese Construction Co., Inc., PO Box 304, Garwood, NJ 07027 in the amount of $3,000.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-019 $1,500.00

39-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 29 LUDDINGTON ROAD WHEREAS, on October 24, 2024, J.B. Ragonese Construction Co., Inc., PO Box 304, Garwood, NJ 07027 provided a check in the amount of $3,000.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 29 Luddington Road; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $3,000.00 be returned to J.B. Ragonese Construction Co., Inc., PO Box 304, Garwood, NJ 07027; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 29 Luddington Road be returned to J.B. Ragonese Construction Co., Inc., PO Box 304, Garwood, NJ 07027 in the amount of $3,000.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-022 $1,500.00

40-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 43 THORN TERRACE WHEREAS, on September 5, 2024, Ultimate Drain Cleaning and Service, LLC, 23 Stockbridge Ct., Shamong, NJ 08088 provided a check in the amount of $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 43 Thorn Terrace; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 be returned to Ultimate Drain Cleaning and Service, LLC, 23 Stockbridge Ct., Shamong, NJ 08088; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 43 Thorn Terrace be returned to Ultimate Drain Cleaning and Service, LLC, 23 Stockbridge Ct., Shamong, NJ 08088 in the amount of $1,500.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-018 $1,500.00

41-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 339 VALLEY ROAD WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024, Telecable, Inc., 1511 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 provided a check in the amount of $1,500.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 339 Valley Road; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $1,500.00 be returned to Telecable, Inc., 1511 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 339 Valley Road be returned to Telecable, Inc., 1511 New Market Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 in the amount of $1,500.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-017 $1,500.00

42-26 February 10, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF ESCROW FOR ROAD OPENING AT 34 LINDEN AVENUE WHEREAS, on October 10, 2024, Michael Sokol, 34 Linden Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 provided a check in the amount of $3,000.00; and WHEREAS, this amount represents the cost of escrow for a road opening performed in the Township’s right of way (ROW) located at 34 Linden Avenue; and WHEREAS, a final inspection was performed; and WHEREAS, restoration has been completed and the work is satisfactory; and WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2026, the Municipal Engineer requested escrow in the amount of $3,000.00 be returned to Michael Sokol, 34 Linden Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the cost of escrow for road opening work performed in the Township right of way at 34 Linden Avenue be returned to Michael Sokol, 34 Linden Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 in the amount of $3,000.00. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Township Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: February 10, 2026 John Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer I hereby certify funds are available from Account No. 12-6720-00-8000-020 $1,500.00