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Packet · Apr 14, 2026

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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1812-06) 99,041.74 Engineer's Certificate No. 1 RES 222-25 NJDOT 2024-MA-00006 MORRIS RD, SUSS 99,041.74 - GRANT RESERVES NJACCHO Grant 91-2040-41-5020-224 190701 13,392.48 #0001 medical transport 2024/205 13,392.48 - GRANT RESERVES 09 NJDOT-OLD SALEM ROAD (1812-06) 91-2040-41-1000-323 91-2040-41-5020- 11,141.08 #S125-2430 #S125-2825 #S125-2390 #S125-2387 RES 234-24 REPAIRS TP FIRE ENGINES 11,141.08 - APPROPRIATION RESERVES MEDICAL TRANSPORT BILLING SERV 91-2030-00-9613-090 91-2040-41-1000- 39,015.00 - APPROPRIATION RESERVES CENTRAL AUTOMOTIVE O/E 91-2030-00-7902-157 91-2030-00-9613- 11,866.00 - BUDGET STREET SALT & CHLORIDE O/E 91-2030-00-7502-110 91-2030-00-7902- 600.00 - NJACCHO Grant 2024 NJACCHO Grant COURTNEY REINISCH 2,772.36 #3312026.1 MARCH 2026 org po 188721 closed in error balance left from grant 07

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Purchase Order Chk Num 91-2040-41-5020-232 Vendor ESSEX REGIONAL HEALTH COMM Total: GRANT RESERVES NJACCHO Grant 7,700.00 MARCH 2026 VOUCHER 32 res 167-25 org 02/11/2026 00/00/0000 12/31/2023 00/00/0000 04/06/2026 00/00/0000 01/23/2026 00/00/0000 03/12/2026 00/00/0000 10,472.36 - HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE 2023 HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE 182735 MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, Total: GRANT RESERVES 07 HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE (1 91-2040-41-7435- 13,515.20 #R23-00219-37 RES 410-23 REMEDIAL ACTION ACTIVITIES/REPORT 13,515.20 - FED & STATE GRANTS RECEIVABLES Strengthening Local Health 2022 91-2040-41-7435-425 - STRENGTHENING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY PROGRAM 2026 STRENGTHENING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY PROGRAM 2026 191358 MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY Total: FED & STATE GRANTS RECEIVABLES Strengthening Local Health 2022 91-2040-41-9047- 5,563.50 #CI-00014066 RES 209-25 VACCINE ADMIN NOT TO EXCEED (previous purchase order c 5,563.50 - GRANT RESERVES OSPAC CRYSTAL LAKE GRANT 91-2040-41-9047-001 - OSPAC CRYSTAL LAKE GRANT OSPAC CRYSTAL LAKE GRANT 190436 ZN CONSTRUCTION LLC Total: GRANT RESERVES OSPAC CRYSTAL LAKE GRANT 91-2080-00-0200- 50,617.00 ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE NO.1 RES 22-26 SITE IMPV OSPAC 50,617.00 - RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE 91-2080-00-0200- - RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE 191074 BLAU & BLAU Total: RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE 91-2150- - - Paid Date - GRANT RESERVES 07 HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE (1 91-2040-41-7300-223 91-2150- - - P.O. Date - NJACCHO Grant 2023 NJACCHO Grant 190700 91-2040-41-7300- Amount Invoice 18,000.00 JAN, FEB, & MAR 2026 RESOLUTION 72-26 MUNICIPAL TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY NOT TO EXC 18,000.00 - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 191186 26000387 ATCF II NJ, LLC / TAX SERV AS 35,752.61 LIEN REDEMPTION CERT#25-012 12/31/2025 03/20/2026 191180 26000388 STONEFIELD INVEST. FUND IV 70,085.59 REDEMPTION CERT#25-018 12/31/2025 03/20/2026 191226 26000389 RTLF-NJ II LLC 2,088.95 REDEMPTION CERT#25-007 12/31/2025 03/26/2026 191288 26000392 WSFS AS CUST LVTLOPS/FIRSTRUST 7,446.04 REDEMPTION CERT#23-013 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191291 26000393 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,185.95 REDEMPTION

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ION CERT#25-007 12/31/2025 03/26/2026 191288 26000392 WSFS AS CUST LVTLOPS/FIRSTRUST 7,446.04 REDEMPTION CERT#23-013 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191291 26000393 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,185.95 REDEMPTION CERT#25-047 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191315 26000394 PRO CAP 8,LLC 6,333.05 REDEMPTION CERT#23-021 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191294 26000396 RTLF-NJ II LLC 6,380.37 REDEMPTION CERT#25-003 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191322 26000395 PRO CAP 8,LLC 860.93 REDEMPTION CERT#25-046 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191347 26000398 RTLF-NJ II LLC 3,662.03 REDEMPTION CERT#24-072 12/31/2025 04/06/2026 Total: RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 91-2155- - 91-2155- - - 133,795.52 - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 191168 26000386 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 75,900.00 PREMIUM CERT#22-083 12/31/2025 03/19/2026 191186 26000387 ATCF II NJ, LLC / TAX SERV AS 43,900.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/20/2026

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Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor Amount Invoice P.O. Date Paid Date 191180 26000388 STONEFIELD INVEST. FUND IV 78,000.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/20/2026 191226 26000389 RTLF-NJ II LLC 1,100.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/26/2026 191288 26000392 WSFS AS CUST LVTLOPS/FIRSTRUST 1,500.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191291 26000393 PRO CAP 8,LLC 1,000.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191322 26000395 PRO CAP 8,LLC 900.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191294 26000396 RTLF-NJ II LLC 1,100.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 191347 26000398 RTLF-NJ II LLC 1,400.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 04/06/2026 Total: RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM Fund Total: 91 204,800.00 6,163,057.72

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108-26 April 14, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Matthew Feula (“Feula” or the “Employee”) was appointed Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; 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 term sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved by the Township Council BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any document to finalize the contract;

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BE IT FURTHER 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: April 14, 2026 [add term sheet] Susan Scarpa Council President

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108-26 EXHIBIT A CHIEF OF POLICE MATTHEW FEULA TERM SHEET FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TERM The term of this agreement shall be from December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. RETENTION OF BENEFITS Except as otherwise provided herein, all rights, privileges, economic and non-economic benefits including but not limited to the provision of Health Benefits, Prescription Plan, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), PFRS Pension and Accumulated Sick Time Payout at retirement which the Chief of Police Feula has heretofore enjoyed and is presently enjoying, shall be maintained and continued by the Township during the term of this Agreement at not less than the highest standards in effect at the commencement of these negotiations resulting in this Agreement. The provisions of all municipal ordinances and resolutions, except as specifically modified herein, shall remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be incorporated in said Agreement as if set forth herein at length. MONETARY COMPENSATION a. Base salary for the Chief of Police Feula shall be the same as the salary established by the salary ordinance. Employee’s 2026 annual salary as Chief of Police is $248,517.00 (Tier L), payable in weekly or bi-weekly increments as determined by the Township in its sole discretion and subject to annual increases in the approved salary ordinance guide ("Salary"). b. Longevity of 10 percent for the Chief of Police Feula shall be paid consistent with the Township's Policy in effect as of the signing of this agreement. c. Holiday Pay percentage of 7 percent for the Chief of Police Feula shall be the same Holiday Pay percentage earned by a Deputy Chief of Police. d. Police Officer Annual Stipend, Clothing Allowance, and College Credits for the Chief of Police Feula shall be the same as earned by a Deputy Chief of Police RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS Upon retirement with 25 or more years of creditable PFRS pension service, the Chief of Police Feula shall be provided with full health and prescription benefits at no premium cost to him or his spouse & eligible dependents from the date of his retirement until his death or until his current or future spouse's death, whichever occurs last.

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Additionally, the Township will reimburse the Chief of Police Feula any Medicare premiums for Medicare Part A, Part B or Part D, including any Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) assessment made by the Social Security Administration or its successor. These benefits shall remain equal to or better than the benefits received by the Chief of Police Feula and his family as of the last date of service to the Township. When Chief of Police Feula qualifies for Medicare, benefits will become secondary to Medicare while his Souse and dependents will continue to receive full coverage until children reach the age of 26. When his spouse or disabled children become eligible for Medicare, they will become secondary to Medicare. Child Dependents who are disabled before aging out will retain coverages until the death of the Chief of Police Feula and his Guardian spouse, whichever occurs last. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All future rights privileges, economic and non-economic benefits bestowed upon the rank of Chief of Police and/or any subordinate rank will automatically be made available to the Chief of Police Feula without further negotiations for the life of this contract once approved by the Mayor.

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109-26 March 24, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Kevin Dalgauer (“Dalgauer” or the “Employee") was appointed Deputy Chief of Police since December 1, 2025; and WHEREAS,-the Township-and Kevin Dal: ich 4 Hime this relationship sith ip Ss F changes fromthe current 2021-2025 eontraet-and WHEREAS. (Fhe Employee recognizes that _there are certain functions, —{ Formatted: Font: Bold 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 Kevin Dalgauer as Deputy 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 Deputy 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 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any document to finalize the contract;

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BE IT FURTHER 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. Susan Scarpa Township Clerk Council President Adopted: March 24, 2026

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