Township Council Meeting — Packet

2964-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 17, “SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT,” SECTIONS 7.9 “LEAF DISPOSAL PERIOD,” 7.10, “WARNING; PENALTY,” AND 12.3b “PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT,” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” Sections 7.9, “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” and 12.3b, “Procedure for Reimbursement,” of the Township Municipal Code to define and clarify the duties of the Director of Engineering; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, being the governing body thereof, that Sections 7.9, “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” and 12.3b, “Procedure for Reimbursement,” of Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” shall be amended as follows. Section 1. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. C Chapter 17, “Solid Waste Management,” Sections 7.9, “Leaf Disposal Period,” 7.10, “Warning; Penalty,” and 12.3b, “Procedure for Reimbursement,” shall be amended as follows. Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. §17-7.9 Leaf Disposal Period The Leaf Disposal Period shall commence each calendar year on October 1st and close on December 10th. The Township Engineer Director or Superintendent of Public Works, upon at least three weeks' notice to the public, may extend the date on which the Leaf Disposal Period commences or closes. Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that is not

Works, upon at least three weeks' notice to the public, may extend the date on which the Leaf Disposal Period commences or closes. Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing yard waste that is not containerized at the curb and gutter or along the street is only allowed during the seven days prior to a scheduled and announced collection. Placement of leaves at the curb and gutter or along the street at any other time or in any other manner is a violation of this section. If such placement of leaves occurs, the party responsible for placement of

the leaves must remove them from the street or said party shall be deemed in violation of this section. §17-7.10 Warning; Penalty a. Enforcement of subsection 17-7.8 shall be the responsibility of the Township Engineer, Department of Public Works, Police Department and the Department of Planning and Development. §17-12.3b Procedure for Reimbursement b. Upon receipt of the request, copies shall be forwarded by the Township Clerk's office to the Business Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Township Engineer, Director of Public Works, Director of Health and Welfare, and the Township Attorney and/or their representatives for a review and a determination as to whether there are any objections to granting this request from an administrative standpoint. Additionally, the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Township Health Director shall provide an estimate of the cost that the Township would incur if they were to provide services pursuant to the Township solid waste contract. Section 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision(s) or application(s) and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. with law. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: March 10, 2026 ADOPTED: March 24, 2026

2964-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY Ordinance 2717-13, adopted by the Township Council on April 4, 2023, separated the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness, since functions of the two departments have different duties and licensing requirements. While amending other Ordinances enumerating the duties and functions of the two departments and their directors, it became clear that additional changes were needed to Ordinance 2717-23 to reflect the tasks performed annually by both departments.

2965-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,”, SECTION 40.2 “JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT; POWERS AND,” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE THE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT POSITIONS WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient operation and effective administration of government services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1, et seq., Section 2-40.1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (the “Township Code”) establishes the Municipal Court of the Township of West Orange, Essex County (the “Municipal Court”); and WHEREAS, Section 2-40.2 of the Township Code currently mandates the appointment of two Judges of the Municipal Court; and WHEREAS, the Township has determined that efficient operation and effective administration of services of the Municipal Court requires only one Judge; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 40.2, “Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties” of the Township Code to consolidate the positions of Judge of the Municipal Court NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, being the governing body thereof, that Section 40.2, “Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties,” of Chapter 2, “Administration,” shall be amended as follows. Section 1. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 40.2, “Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties,” shall be amended as follows: Note: Additions are indicated in bold and underline; deletions are delineated via strikethrough § 2-40.2

Section 40.2, “Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties,” shall be amended as follows: Note: Additions are indicated in bold and underline; deletions are delineated via strikethrough § 2-40.2 Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties

There shall be a two Judges of the Municipal Court appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council. The Judges of the Municipal Court shall serve for a term of three years from the date of appointment and until a successor or successors shall be appointed and qualified. The Judges of the Municipal Court shall receive such compensation as provided by ordinance by the Council. The Judges of the Municipal Court shall have and possess the qualifications, and shall have, possess and exercise all the functions, duties, powers, and jurisdiction conferred by N.J.S.A. 2B:12-1, et seq., as amended and supplemented by general law or ordinance. The Mayor may designate one of such Municipal Judges as "Chief Judge." The Chief Judge of the Municipal Court shall assume the prime administrative authority for the operation of the Municipal Court in accordance with the rules governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. The Mayor may appoint an Acting Municipal Court Judge with the advice and consent of the Township Council, pursuant to Statute, and subject to the rules governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey, in the event of disqualification, incapacity, incompetency, or death of one or both of the permanent, part-time Municipal Judges referred to in this subsection. Section 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision(s) or application(s) and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. with law. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: March 10, 2026 ADOPTED: March 24, 2026

Ordinance Status Report v1 (Initial draft for review) – January 9, 2026 JK version control Discussion at October 17 2025 Council meet https://youtu.be/jY5OiOkFyws?si=vk8O_gfNFF6sgp68&t=14417 JK Ordinance Status to JBurke https://youtu.be/jY5OiOkFyws?si=eHna8KrXaSl1dR_d&t=15291 Ordinance Parking Permits below Rollinson - JR New Business Passage None (KC email 1.2.26) Stop sign clearance - None (KC email JR 1.2.26) Collaboration between Councilmembers and Admin / 10.16.25? Status Notes 12.31.25 JK emailed JR drafts to MS, PS, KC 1.2.26 MS email requests meeting with MF, SS (CP), JR, and ZC on Parking Permit to discuss 1.7.26 BA emails Administration opposition 12.23.25 JK emailed 10.21.25 JB emails that AKR is researching; 10.23.25 JRudin (JR) says will email statute 10.21.25 JB emails that AKR will prepare (not clear whether legal opinion or ordinance specifying)

Committee of the Whole - JK Tree of Heaven removal process - JR Fire pit - JR Speed ordinance development process; Agenda Process - JK Change WEH Inclusionary Ordinance to not exempt 11.24.25 Discussed but not passed at New Business (KC 1.2.26 email) 10.17.25 JB with Town Attorney 10.17.25 JKrakoviak (JK) office; JR taking too long, JR asks RRivera (RR)/JB for the made all changes requested current version; 10.16.25 Mayor says has comment from Forester and Engineer, 5-7 days is not enough time to finish Admin review 1.6.25 MM submits draft 1.2.26 MS email requests meeting with JR, AV, MS, MM others to discuss 10.16.25 JB: AKR has provided comments to Admin; Fire chief to present to Council 10.28.25 10.16.25 JB Bring up without 10.23.25 JK asked RR/JB for the timeframes, disagree with current version 5 business day timeline, sometimes needs longer review; JR needs to have timeline, 7 business days, get stuck, timeframe for TA 10.16.25 review should be completed by next week

environmental ordinance - JR Pop-up Party Ordinance amend to increase fines – JK, MC Creation of Transparency Ordinance - JK Debt Management Plan Resolution - JK Revise Salary Ordinance - JK Downtown Zoning Restrictions - MC Request by licensee for extension of cannabis operating hours Effort to get this done after many weeks of trying to get drafted 1.7.26 BA emails need more time for dialog and will confer with CFO Probably needs to be top of agenda for new Planner Request made at 12.9.25 Council meeting