Township Council Meeting (formerly 2.24.26) — Packet

p. TABLED 73-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with KAI Strategic Insurance Partners (SIP)_of 492 Franklin Avenue Nutley, New Jersey 07110, for Risk Management Services at an Amount NTE $24,000. (Ditinyak) q. TABLED 74-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Samuel Klein and Company of 550 Broad Street 11th Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102, for Municipal Audit Services at an Amount NTE $119,950.00 (Ditinyak) r. TABLED 75-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Bourne, Knoll & Kenyon of 382 Springfield Avenue PO Box 690 Summit, New Jersey 07652 for Municipal Tax Appeal Attorney at an Amount NTE $39,000.00 (Ditinyak) s. TABLED 76-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Phoenix Advisors, 625 Farnworth Avenue Bordentown, New Jersey 08505, for Financial Consultant in an Amount NTE $75,000.00 (Ditinyak) t. TABLED 77-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Wilentz Attorneys at Law of 90 Woodbridge Center Drive Suite 900, Box 10, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095, for Municipal Bond Attorney, in an Amount NTE $95,000.00 (Ditinyak) u. 78-26 Resolution Accepting and Adopting the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund’s 2026 Safety Incentive Program (Smeraldo) v. 79-26 Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Structural Improvements at Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center MT Contractors, LLC., 490 Riverview Drive, Suite 6, Totowa, New Jersey, in an Amount Not to Exceed $235,150.00. (Carballo) *Please note: Bond Ordinance 2953-26 must be approved prior to the approval of this resolution. w. 80-26 Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement of Storm/Sanitary Sewer Permit Fee tto Roto Rooter 7-9 Pleasant Hill Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 in the Total Amount of $600.00. (Carballo) x. 81-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Duplicate First Quarter Tax Payment (Longo) y. TABLED 82-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Gregg F. Paster & Associates, 2160 N. Central Road Suite 303 Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024, for Assistant Municipal Attorney, in an Amount NTE $120,000.00 (Ditinyak) z. TABLED 83-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Property Appraisals

4, for Assistant Municipal Attorney, in an Amount NTE $120,000.00 (Ditinyak) z. TABLED 83-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Property Appraisals of PO Box 18 Barrington, New Jersey 08007, for Appraisal Services, in an Amount NTE $120,000.00 (Ditinyak) aa. TABLED 84-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera of 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000 Livingston, New Jersey 07039, for Municipal Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) Attorney, in an Amount NTE $85,000.00 (Ditinyak)

bb. TABLED 85-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Friend and Wenzel, LLC of 1000 Clinton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07013, for Municipal Prosecutor, in an Amount NTE $48,000.00 (Ditinyak) cc. TABLED 86-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Hendricks Appraisal Company of 7 Hutton Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052, for Appraisal Services, in an Amount NTE $35,000.00 (Ditinyak) dd. TABLED 87-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera of 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000 Livingston, New Jersey 07039, for Municipal Labor Counsel, in an Amount NTE $115,000.00 (Ditinyak) ee. TABLED 88-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with The Law Office of Fernando Marin, Esq of 111 Northfield Avenue, Suite 300 West Orange, New Jersey 07052, for Public Defender, in an Amount NTE $115,000.00 (Ditinyak) ff. TABLED 89-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Heyer, Gruel & Associates of 236 Broad Street Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, for Municipal Affordable Housing Planner; in an Amount NTE $85,000.00 (Ditinyak) gg. TABLED 90-26 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Souder Law Group, LLP, 570 Broad Street 15th Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102, for Rent Leveling Board Attorney; in an Amount NTE $55,000.00 (Ditinyak) hh. 91-26 Resolution Authorizing Payment for Tree Planting Services to Frank Galbraith & Son Excavation and Demolition, LLC in the Amount of $16,187.50 for the Planting of 37 Additional Trees within the Township (Smeraldo) ii. TABLED 92-26 Resolution of the Township of West Orange Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement Between the Township of West Orange and 18 Central Avenue Urban Renewal LLC (Beckelman) jj. 93-26 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Contract with CVS Caremark for a Prescription Self Insurance Program (Smeraldo) kk. 94-26 Removed ll. 95-26 Resolution of the Township of West Orange, Regarding the Publication of Legal Notices and Designating Approved Online News Publications in Accordance with P.L. 2025, c.72 (Semeraro) mm. 96-26 Removed 8. Ordinances on Second and Final Reading a. 2953-26 Bond Ordinance Providing For Various Improvements To The Oskar Schindler

ications in Accordance with P.L. 2025, c.72 (Semeraro) mm. 96-26 Removed 8. Ordinances on Second and Final Reading a. 2953-26 Bond Ordinance Providing For Various Improvements To The Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, By And In The Township Of West Orange, In The County Of Essex, State Of New Jersey; Appropriating $1,250,000 Therefor (Including A Grant Received Or Expected To Be Received From The New Jersey Department Of Community Affairs Coronavirus State Fiscal

Recovery Fund In The Amount Of $1,000,000) And Authorizing The Issuance Of $238,000 Bonds Or Notes Of The Township To Finance Part Of The Cost Thereof (Ditinyak) 9. Ordinances on First Reading-None 10. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion   Ordinance Status Report Draft of Proposed 2026 Budget Process/Timeline 11. ABC Hearing(s)-None 12. Adjournment The Council President may at his/her discretion modify with consent the order of business at any meeting of the Council if he/she deems it necessary and appropriate. (1972 Code § 3-8; Ord. No. 726-84; Ord. No. 1157-93; Ord. No. 2128-07 § II) Please click the link below to join the webinar: ZOOM LINK: Public Comment – In Person Only https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88187665121?pwd=vOiJxo96bJZVeHhjH6b9yy0kjWillR.1 Webinar ID: 881 8766 5121 Passcode: 062617 Dial in: 646 931 3860 Next Meeting Date(s): Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The agenda is subject to change.

Township of West Orange Bills List Total: 28,687,261.76 User: liliana 02/17/2026 14:24:52 Date: 01/01/2026 To 02/16/2026 Purchase Order Acc: 01- To 99-9999-99-9999-999 Order By :Account Chk Num Vendor 01-1921-08-1050- Amount Invoice P.O. Date -100.00 BOUNCED CK #7105 -CERT OF OCCUPANCY 12/30/2025 01/30/2026 - Anticipated Revenue-Sec A-Local Rev Fees and Permits 01-1921-08-1050-007 - Fees and Permits CERT OF OCCUPANCY 190545 01201926 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: Anticipated Revenue-Sec A-Local Rev Fees and Permits 01-1923-08-1600- -100.00 - Anticipated Revenue - Sec. C - UCC Uniform Construcion Code Fees 01-1923-08-1600-001 - Uniform Construcion Code Fees BUILDING PERMITS 190545 01201926 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 01-1923-08-1600-002 01-1923-08-1600-003 -720.00 BOUNCED CK #7105 - BUILDING PERMITS 12/30/2025 01/30/2026 -1,590.00 BOUNCED CK #7105 - PLUMBING PERMITS 12/30/2025 01/30/2026 - Uniform Construcion Code Fees PLUMBING PERMITS 190545 01201926 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE - Uniform Construcion Code Fees ELECTRICAL PERMITS 190545 01201926 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 01-1923-08-1600-019 -775.00 BOUNCED CK #7105 -ELECTRICAL PERMITS 12/30/2025 01/30/2026 -100.00 BOUNCED CK #7105 - FIRE SUB CODE FEES 12/30/2025 01/30/2026 - Uniform Construcion Code Fees FIRE SUB CODE FEES 190545 01201926 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: Anticipated Revenue - Sec. C - UCC Uniform Construcion Code Fees 01-2010-00-2532- Paid Date -3,185.00 - BUDGET CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH 01-2010-00-2532-010 - CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH RETIREE HB CLAIMS 190357 01201919 MERITAIN HEALTH 92,438.53 01-13-2026 CLAIMS - RETIREE 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 190357 01201919 MERITAIN HEALTH -92,438.53 01-13-2026 CLAIMS - RETIREE 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 190357 01201920 MERITAIN HEALTH 92,438.53 01-13-2026 CLAIMS - RETIREE 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 01-2010-00-2532-015 - CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH RETIREE ADMIN HB CLAIMS 190368 01201923 MERITAIN HEALTH 01-2010-00-2532-030 43,624.62 ADMIN FEE- RETIREE JAN 2026 01/20/2026 01/20/2026 - CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH EMPLOYEE HB CLAIMS 190357 01201919 MERITAIN HEALTH 88,280.96 01-13-2025 CLAIMS - ACTIVE 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 190357 01201919 MERITAIN HEALTH -88,280.96 01-13-2025 CLAIMS - ACTIVE 01/16/2026 01/16/2026

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 190357 01201920 MERITAIN HEALTH 01-2010-00-2532-035 P.O. Date Paid Date 88,280.96 01-13-2025 CLAIMS - ACTIVE 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 - CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH EMPLOYEE ADMIN HB CLAIMS 190368 01201923 MERITAIN HEALTH 01-2010-00-2532-070 Amount Invoice 59,344.35 ADMIN FEE- ACTIVE JAN 2026 01/20/2026 01/20/2026 - CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH LIB EMPLOYEE HB CLAIMS 190357 01201919 MERITAIN HEALTH 6,511.66 01-13-2026 CLAIMS - LIBRARY 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 190357 01201919 MERITAIN HEALTH -6,511.66 01-13-2026 CLAIMS - LIBRARY 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 190357 01201920 MERITAIN HEALTH 6,511.66 01-13-2026 CLAIMS - LIBRARY 01/16/2026 01/16/2026 01-2010-00-2532-095 - CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH OTHER ADMIN HB CLAIMS 190369 01201924 MERITAIN HEALTH Total: BUDGET CENTRAL INSURANCE - HEALTH 01-2010-00-2535- 292,604.08 - CENTRAL INS - WORK-COMP WORKERS COMPENSATION 190366 01201922 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: BUDGET CENTRAL INS - WORK-COMP 37,055.58 FUND TRANSFER FROM 01 TO 22 COVER 01/16/2026 01/20/2026 01/20/2026 37,055.58 - BUDGET PLANNING & DE O/E 01-2010-00-3002-070 - PLANNING & DE O/E TOWNSHIP PLANNER 190049 25102398 CME ASSOCIATES Total: BUDGET PLANNING & DE O/E 01-2010-00-5003- 01/20/2026 01/20/2026 - BUDGET CENTRAL INS - WORK-COMP 01-2010-00-2535-080 01-2010-00-3002- 2,403.96 ADMIN FEE- LIBRARY JAN 2026 -277.50 #388315 professional services 12/16/2025 01/01/2026 -277.50 - BUDGET POLICE O/E 01-2010-00-5003-031 - POLICE O/E ADVERTISING & RECORDING 189272 25102517 LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE CENTER LL 9.90 2025 SPACE SAVER - 1 ALL-ON-ONE NJ AND FEDERAL LABOR LAW POSTER 09/19/2025 01/21/2026 189272 25102517 LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE CENTER LL 20.00 LAM - LAMINATE 09/19/2025 01/21/2026 189272 25102517 LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE CENTER LL 5.95 SHIPPING & PROCESSING 09/19/2025 01/21/2026 189272 25102517 LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE CENTER LL -9.90 2025 SPACE SAVER - 1 ALL-ON-ONE NJ AND FEDERAL LABOR LAW POSTER 09/19/2025 01/01/2026 189272 25102517 LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE CENTER LL -20.00 LAM - LAMINATE 09/19/2025 01/01/2026 189272 25102517 LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE CENTER LL -5.95 SHIPPING & PROCESSING 09/19/2025 01/01/2026 Total: BUDGET POLICE O/E 0.00

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 01-2010-00-9102- 01-2150- - - ANTHONY ALLEN 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 70.00 - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 189737 25102515 PRO CAP 8,LLC Total: RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 01-2155- - - 70.00 12.21.2025 travel bb official - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 189975 25102372 US BK CUST PRO CAP 8 CAPITAL M 01-2155- - - Paid Date - PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS O/E OFFICIALS Total: BUDGET PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS O/E 01-2150- - - P.O. Date - BUDGET PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS O/E 01-2010-00-9102-090 190481 Amount Invoice -1,110.76 REDEMPTION CERT#25-032 582.49 REDEMPTION 12/10/2025 01/01/2026 11/12/2025 01/15/2026 -528.27 - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 189975 25102372 US BK CUST PRO CAP 8 CAPITAL M -1,000.00 PREMIUM 12/10/2025 01/01/2026 189737 25102515 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,000.00 PREMIUM 11/12/2025 01/15/2026 Total: RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 01-2820- - 01-2820- - - - SCHOOL TAXES PAYABLE SCHOOL TAXES PAYABLE - SCHOOL TAXES PAYABLE SCHOOL TAXES PAYABLE 190290 01201917 WEST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATIO Total: SCHOOL TAXES PAYABLE SCHOOL TAXES PAYABLE 01-2860- - 01-2860- - - 13,729,491.32 SCHOOL TAX LEVY FOR JANUARY 2025 01/15/2026 01/15/2026 13,729,491.32 - NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE .00 .00 NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE .00 .00 - NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE .00 .00 NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE .00 .00 190545 01201926 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Total: NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE .00 .00 NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE .00 .00 Fund Total: 01 0.00 -83.00 BOUNCED CK #7105 - NJ CONSTRUCTION FEE PAYABLE -83.00 14,055,047.21 12/30/2025 01/30/2026

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 03-2407-14-0020- P.O. Date Paid Date - ORD# 2407-14 Indoor Facility Improvements 03-2407-14-0020-040 185044 - Indoor Facility Improvements DPW - Misc Building Improvements THE MUSIAL GROUP ARCHITECTS Total: ORD# 2407-14 Indoor Facility Improvements 03-2475-16-0030- Amount Invoice 1,472.50 INVOICE #3 FINAL RES 224-24 PROFESSIO 08/05/2024 00/00/0000 1,472.50 - ORD# 2475-16 INDOOR IMPROVEMENTS 03-2475-16-0030-010 - INDOOR IMPROVEMENTS IT Improvements 189998 CDW LLC 249.41 #AH3C37B quote PRXH763 12/11/2025 00/00/0000 189893 CDW LLC 841.02 #AH2NQ5N quote PRHV274 12/03/2025 00/00/0000 180447 SHI INTERNATIONAL Total: ORD# 2475-16 INDOOR IMPROVEMENTS 03-2544-18-0100- 05/19/2023 00/00/0000 52,820.46 - ORD# 2544-18 Equipment 03-2544-18-0100-010 190247 - Equipment Breathing Air Compressor Recharging Syst AIR GAS TECHNOLOGIES INC. Total: ORD# 2544-18 Equipment 03-2610-20-0100- 51,730.03 #B20519407 RES 214-23 ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 3,221.00 #830744 ANNUAL SERVICE CONTRACT - QUOTE BA-101525-12 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 3,221.00 - ORD# 2610-20 Equipment 03-2610-20-0100-140 - Equipment Power Cots/Stretchers 190145 CSA SERVICE SOLUTIONS, LLC 206.00 #SM-249232 REMOVED & REPLACES RAIL FASTENER 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 190385 EMSAR NEW JERSEY 547.00 #SM-251587 REPAIR OF STRETCHER 21S-023654 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2610-20 Equipment 03-2610-20-0200- - ORD# 2610-20 Indoor Facility Capital 03-2610-20-0200-110 183265 4542 - Indoor Facility Capital Fire House Improvements CME ASSOCIATES Total: ORD# 2610-20 Indoor Facility Capital 03-2661-21-0200- 5,896.00 #0389738 RES 59-24 PROF SERV FH 4 OLD FUEL PUMP 02/15/2024 02/16/2026 5,896.00 - ORD# 2661-21 Indoor Facility Capital 03-2661-21-0200-130 189911 753.00 - Indoor Facility Capital Indoor Facility SHI INTERNATIONAL Total: ORD# 2661-21 Indoor Facility Capital 35,570.03 #B20641248 RES 255-25 QUOTE 26741739 35,570.03 12/04/2025 00/00/0000

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor 03-2661-21-0400- Amount Invoice 174390 - Outdoor Facility Outdoor Facility MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, 250.00 #R23-00219-1 RES 31-21 PROF SERV 8-10 CENTRAL AVE Total: ORD# 2661-21 Outdoor Facility 10/29/2021 00/00/0000 250.00 - ORD# 2661-21 Vehicles 03-2661-21-0600-110 190649 - Vehicles Enterprise Vehicles ENTERPRISE FM TRUST Total: ORD# 2661-21 Vehicles 03-2662-21-0100- Paid Date - ORD# 2661-21 Outdoor Facility 03-2661-21-0400-120 03-2661-21-0600- P.O. Date JAN AND FEB 2026 LEASE(PO CLOSED IN ERROR 174343, 174712, 17935,, 175050, 17505 02/06/2026 00/00/0000 686.25 #1009060 VAPOR INTRUSION - LONG TERM MONITORING 25 LAKESIDE AVE PER PROPOSAL DA 10/08/2025 00/00/0000 #R23-02608-6 res 85-25 professional serv environmental services 25 lakeside av 02/28/2025 00/00/0000 75,555.72 75,555.72 - ORD# 2662-21 Downtown Redevelopment 03-2662-21-0100-010 - Downtown Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment 189419 GROUNDWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC 187216 MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, 11,062.50 186384 MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, 14,212.50 #R23-02443-18 RES 342-24 PROF SERV 12/18/2024 00/00/0000 186378 4539 CME ASSOCIATES 13,139.24 #0389741 RES 349-24 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -LSRP 6 LINDSLEY AVE 12/18/2024 02/16/2026 186735 4540 CME ASSOCIATES 1,082.88 #0389743 res 60-25 environmental services 25 lakeside ave ground wat 01/31/2025 02/16/2026 186378 4543 CME ASSOCIATES 1,465.12 #391600 RES 349-24 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -LSRP 6 LINDSLEY AVE 12/18/2024 02/16/2026 186735 4544 CME ASSOCIATES Total: ORD# 2662-21 Downtown Redevelopment 03-2663-21-0100- 01/31/2025 02/16/2026 42,496.49 - ORD# 2663-21 Vally Road Redevelopment 03-2663-21-0100-010 187580 - Vally Road Redevelopment Vally Road Redevelopment MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, Total: ORD# 2663-21 Vally Road Redevelopment 03-2704-22-0200- 848.00 #391601 res 60-25 environmental services 25 lakeside ave ground wate 13,500.49 13,500.49 - ORD# 2704-22 Indoor Facility 03-2704-22-0200-020 - Indoor Facility Police Communications Center Update #R23-02403-1 RES 101-25 ENVIROMENTAL SERV 4 TOMPKINS ST NOT TO EXCEED 03/28/2025 00/00/0000