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Packet · Mar 24, 2026

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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1. Conference Meeting Agenda Documents: CA 3.24.26.PDF 2. Public Meeting Agenda Documents: PM 03.24.26 - FINAL.PDF 3. Bill List Documents: 3.24.26.PDF 3.24.26 SUPPLEMENTAL.PDF 4. Resolution(S) 4.I. 2026 DWOA Budget Documents: 2026 DWOA PROPOSED BUDGET.PDF 2026 DOWNTOWN WEST ORANGE ALLIANCE BUDGET NARRATIVE.PDF 4.II. 103-26 Documents: 103-26 RESOLUTION REJECTING EMS VEHICLE REPAIR BIDS.PDF 4.III. 104-26 Documents: 104-26 RAFFLE LICENSES 3.24.26.PDF 4.IV. 105-26 Documents: 105-26 GRANTING PURE NATURAL VIBES- RENEWAL-LOCAL LICENSE TO OPERATE A CANNABIS RETAIL BUSINESS WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE - 2026.PDF 4.V. 106-26 Documents: 106-26 TAX COURT JUDGMENT.PDF 4.VI. 107-26 Documents:

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106-26 TAX COURT JUDGMENT.PDF 4.VI. 107-26 Documents: 107-26 RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWIN JOHNSON AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION.PDF 4.VII. 108-26 Documents: 108-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MATTHEW FEULA.PDF 108-26 AGREEMENT WITH MATTHEW FEULA-POLICE CHIEF.PDF 4.VIII. 109-26 Documents: 109-26 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH KEVIN DALGAUER-DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF.PDF 109-26 AGREEMENT KEVIN DALGAUER-DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF.PDF 4.IX. 110-26 Documents: 110-26 RESOLUTION APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT OF HYDRANT FEES.PDF 4.X. 111-26 Documents: 111-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ONE TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES 2026.PDF 111-26 AGREEMENT.PDF 111-26 JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS .PDF 4.XI. 112-26 Documents: 112-26 TAX PAYMENT DUE TO EXEMPT VETERAN.PDF 4.XII. 113-26 Documents: 113-26 RESOLUTION FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIP. THROUGH ESCNJ COLGATE PARK.PDF 113-26 PROPOSAL - BEN SHAFFER RECREATION.PDF 4.XIII. 114-26 Documents: 114-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SECOND AMENDMENT OF MATRIX PSA AND AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT(95894292.2).DOC 4.XIV. 115-26

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Documents: 114-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SECOND AMENDMENT OF MATRIX PSA AND AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT(95894292.2).DOC 4.XIV. 115-26 Documents: 115-26 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE POLLUTERS PAY TO MAKE NEW JERSEY MORE AFFORDABLE ACT.PDF 4.XV. 116-26 Documents: 116-26 EXECUTIVE SESSION.PDF 5. Ordinance(S) On Second And Final Reading 5.I. 2957-26 Documents: 2957-26 ORDINANCE AMENDING DUTIES OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.PDF 5.II. 2958-26 Documents: 2958-26 ORDINANCE AMMENDING DUTIES OF DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC WORKS.PDF 5.III. 2960-26 Documents: 2960-26 AMENDING CHAPTER 2-71.4 FORMULA FOR REIMBURSEMENT.PDF 5.IV. 2962-26 Documents: 2962-26 AMENDING CHAPTER 21-5.4C DESIGN STANDARD.PDF 5.V. 2963-26 Documents: 2963-26 AMENDING CHAPTER 18-2.1B ESTABLISHING A FIRE LANE 1.PDF 5.VI. 2964-26 Documents: 2964-26 AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECT(S) 7.9, 7.10, 12.3B.PDF 6. Ordinance(S) On First Reading 6.I. 2966-26 Documents:

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2964-26 AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECT(S) 7.9, 7.10, 12.3B.PDF 6. Ordinance(S) On First Reading 6.I. 2966-26 Documents: 2966-26 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20-5.2 REMOVAL BY TOWNSHIP.PDF 6.II. 2967-26 Documents: 2967-26 FIRE PIT ORDINANCE-REDLINED.DOC.PDF 6.III. 2968-26 Documents: 2968-26 ORDINANCE AMENDING POPUP PARTY ORDINANCE.PDF 6.IV. 2969-26 Documents: 2969-26 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7-32.2 RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES.PDF

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REVISED Township of West Orange CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers – 66 Main Street Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Meeting No. 7 This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975. The notice for this meeting was emailed to the West Orange Chronicle and the Star Ledger on October 30, 2025. Roll Call – Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Williams, Council President Scarpa, Mayor McCartney ===================================================================== 6:30 P.M.  Proclamation: Women’s History Month – Recognizing the Women of Town Hall  Commendation: Amistad Teacher & Student Award Winners  Presentation: Grand Canyon University – Barden Adams  Public Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Agenda is subject to change.

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REVISED PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Township of West Orange 66 Main Street – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Meeting No. 7 This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975. The notice for this meeting was emailed to the West Orange Chronicle and the Star Ledger on October 30, 2025. Statement of Decorum In all matters not provided for in subsection 3-15.1 and except upon consent of the Council President, each person addressing the Council pursuant to this subsection shall be required to limit his or her remarks to five (5) minutes and shall at no time engage in any personally offensive or abusive remarks. The chair shall call any speaker to order who violates any provision of this rule. (1972 Code § 3-15.2) Roll Call – Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Williams, Council President Scarpa, Mayor McCartney Pledge of Allegiance 1. Public Comment 2. *Consent Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – Public Meeting - February 10, 2026 4. *Report of Township Officers – None 5. *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids • • Degnan Park Community Garden and Outdoor Fitness Area Safe Streets And Roads For All, Studies, And Supplemental Planning Professional Services • Certified Public Accountant To Perform Forensic Audit RFQ-Arborist Services – Planning Board • 6. *Bill List 7. *Resolution(s) a. Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2026 Downtown West Orange Alliance Budget (Brill) b. 103-26 Resolution Rejecting the Bids Received for the Repair and Maintenance of EMS Apparatus for the West Orange Fire Department Contract and Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Re-Bid the Repair and Maintenance of EMS Apparatus for the West Orange Fire Department Contract (Reynolds) c. 104-26 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk)

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d. 105-26 Resolution Granting Pure Natural Vibes a Renewal of its Local License to Operate a Cannabis Retail Business with the Township of West Orange – 2026 (Clerk) e. 106-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Tax Court of New Jersey (Longo) f. 107-26 Resolution Appointing Edwin Johnson as Director of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs (Semeraro) g. TABLED 108-26 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Matthew Feula, Chief of Police (LegalSemeraro) h. TABLED 109-26 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Kevin Dalgauer, Deputy Chief of Police (Legal-Semeraro) i. 110-26 Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement for 2025 Fire Hydrant Rental Costs for the Hilltop Villas Condominium Association on Herbert Terrace, a Condominium which is a Qualified Private Community with the Formula for Reimbursement as Set Forth in Ordinance No. 1384-96 And Codified as West Orange Revised General Ordinance No. 2-72 (Carballo) j. 111-26 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract to One Total Cleaning Services, 130 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062, for the 2026 Janitorial Services for Various Township Owned Facilities at an Annual Rate of $63,911.25 (Reynolds) k. 112-26 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Veteran Exemption (Longo) l. 113-26 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Equipment/Flooring and Installation through the Education Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) Cooperative Contracts # ESCNJ 24/25-01 and 24/2503 Co-op # 65MCESCCPS for Colgate Park in an Amount NTE $684,711.70 (Reynolds) m. 114-26 REMOVED n. MOTION FAILED 115-26 Resolution Supporting Passage of the Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act (Mayor) o. 116-26 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters 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; and for the discussion of matters which, by express provision of federal law, state statute, or rule of court, are required to be rendered confidential, specifically including: Personnel: Abbott, Police Contract(s) matters (Semeraro) 8. Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading a. 2955-26 Chapter 25 – to be heard after Planning

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e rendered confidential, specifically including: Personnel: Abbott, Police Contract(s) matters (Semeraro) 8. Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading a. 2955-26 Chapter 25 – to be heard after Planning Board review b. 2956-26 REMOVED

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c. c. 2957-26 AN Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 18.2, “Functions of the Engineering Department,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 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. d. d. 2958-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, “Administration,” Section 10.1, “Director of Public Works; Duties of the Department,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 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. e. 2959-26 REMOVED f. 2960-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, “Administration,” Sections 71.4c, 72.4c, And 73.4c, “Formula for Reimbursement,” of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 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. g. 2961-26 REMOVED h. 2962-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 21, “Environmental Regulations,” Section 15.4c, “Design Standard,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West

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tments. g. 2961-26 REMOVED h. 2962-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 21, “Environmental Regulations,” Section 15.4c, “Design Standard,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 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. i. 2963-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 18, “Fire Protection and Prevention,” Section 2.1b, “Establishing A Fire Lane at Bernard M Degnan Park,” Of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 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. j. MOTION FAILED 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 (Carballo) 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,

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