Township Council Meeting — Packet

155-26 May 26, 2026 RESOLUTION TO HOLD A CLOSED SESSION WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4. et seq.) provides for the exclusion of the public meetings of the governing body during the discussion of certain matters; and WHEREAS, prior to the exclusion of the public from a meeting of the Township Council it is required that the Council adopt a Resolution stating the general nature of the subject to be discussed and stating as precisely as possible the time when the minutes of the discussion conducted in closed session can be disclosed to the public; and WHEREAS, this body is about to consider a matter which falls within the purview of N.J.S.A. 10-4-12, and can properly exclude the public from such discussions; now, therefore, be it BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, now assembled in public session at its regular meeting of May 26, 2026 enter into a closed session to consider the following matter(s). () 1. Discussion of any material, the disclosure of which constitutes an invasion of individual privacy. () 2. A collective bargaining agreement or the terms of provisions of same. () 3. Techniques or tactic utilized to protect the safety and property of the public provided that their disclosure could impair such protection. () 4. An investigation of violations or possible violations of the laws of the State of New Jersey and/or the Township of West Orange Administrative Code. (X) 5. Pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which this body is or maybe a party. () 6. A matter 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. (X) 7. Personnel matters. () 8. Discussion of any matter which by express provision of Federal law or State statute or rule of Court shall be rendered confidential. () 9. Discussion of any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the Government of the United Sates. () 10. Discussion of any matter involving the

Discussion of any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the Government of the United Sates. () 10. Discussion of any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of banking rates or investment of public funds, where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed.

() 11. Deliberations occurring after a public hearing that may result in imposition of a civil penalty or suspension or loss of a license or permit. More specifically, the Council may discuss in closed session the following topic(s): 155-26 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 Matter(s)-(a) West Orange Fire Chief and an Internal Personnel Matter; Contract Negotiations – (a) Redevelopment-80 Main Street (Smeraldo) (the general subject matter(s) of discussion shall be indicated by a check mark in the appropriate box and shall be more specifically referred to thereafter to the extent such additional disclosure can be made without compromising the need for confidentiality giving rise to the closed session. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the minutes of said discussion shall be made public as soon as the matter under discussion is no longer of a confidential or sensitive nature such that the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality. The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange at a public meeting held on May 26, 2026. Motion: Second: Vote Aye: Opposed: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: May 26, 2026

156-26 May 26, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25-18.4 of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange establishes the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program offers assistance to low- and moderate-income Township homeowners for necessary repairs and/or replacements to ensure housing units are in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:28; and WHEREAS, on or about November 9, 2007, Nayan and Cecilia Lassiter (the “Borrowers”) executed a Mortgage in the amount of $15,000 (the “Mortgage”) to secure a loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program on the property located at Block 173.01, Lot 5.07, on the Tax Map for the Township of West Orange, commonly known as 24 Westover Ter., West Orange, New Jersey 07052 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was recorded on January 16, 2008, as Instrument Number 8005440 in Mortgage Book 12112, Page 4870 with the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages; and WHEREAS, the loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program provides for repayment of the loan at the time of the sale of the home or transfer of title; and WHEREAS, due to the sale of the Property, the $15,000 due on the mortgage has been paid to the Township of West Orange (the “Township”); and WHEREAS, the Borrower seeks the execution of a Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” to record that the loan has been repaid, and the Mortgage has been satisfied and discharged; and WHEREAS, the Discharge of Mortgage must be executed to clear title and discharge all mortgage obligations. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” as to the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor's signature on the Discharge of Mortgage concerning the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa,

r RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: May 26, 2026

Township of West Orange 156-26 Housing Rehabilitation Program (WOHRP) Steven J. Weinberg P.O. Box 6025 Program Coordinator East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-485-0756 steve.weinberg@mac.com Discharge of Mortgage Prepared by: West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program The Township of West Orange, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, hereinafter referred to as “WE”, hold a mortgage, hereinafter referred to as the “Present Mortgage” and dated November 9, 2007. As was made by the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program to: Nayan & Cecilia Lassiter Name 24 Westover Ter., West Orange, NJ 07052 Address Block: 173.01 Lot: 5.07 We also hold a Promissory Note in the amount of $15000 which is secured by the Present Mortgage. The Present Mortgage was recorded or registered in the office of the Essex County recording office on January 16, 2008 in Mortgage Book 12112 on page 4870 &c. This mortgage has been paid in full or forgiven or otherwise satisfied and discharged. It may now be discharged or canceled of record. This means that this Mortgage is now canceled and void. I sign and certify to this Discharge of Mortgage on the _____ day of _____, 20____. Township of West Orange Essex County, New Jersey Signature: ____________________________ Title: _____________________________ State of New Jersey County of Essex BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this ________ day of __________________, 20______, before me, the subscriber, __________________________________, personally appeared ____________________________ who I am satisfied is the Township official in the within instrument and

___, 20______, before me, the subscriber, __________________________________, personally appeared ____________________________ who I am satisfied is the Township official in the within instrument and thereupon signed this document. The person acknowledged signing, sealing and delivering this document as their own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed. ___________________________________(seal) Notary Public of the State of New Jersey West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program

156-26 May 26, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25-18.4 of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange establishes the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program offers assistance to low- and moderate-income Township homeowners for necessary repairs and/or replacements to ensure housing units are in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:28; and WHEREAS, on or about November 9, 2007, Nayan and Cecilia Lassiter (the “Borrowers”) executed a Mortgage in the amount of $15,000 (the “Mortgage”) to secure a loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program on the property located at Block 173.01, Lot 5.07, on the Tax Map for the Township of West Orange, commonly known as 24 Westover Ter., West Orange, New Jersey 07052 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was recorded on January 16, 2008, as Instrument Number 8005440 in Mortgage Book 12112, Page 4870 with the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages; and WHEREAS, the loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program provides for repayment of the loan at the time of the sale of the home or transfer of title; and WHEREAS, due to the sale of the Property, the $15,000 due on the mortgage has been paid to the Township of West Orange (the “Township”); and WHEREAS, the Borrower seeks the execution of a Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” to record that the loan has been repaid, and the Mortgage has been satisfied and discharged; and WHEREAS, the Discharge of Mortgage must be executed to clear title and discharge all mortgage obligations. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” as to the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor's signature on the Discharge of Mortgage concerning the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa,

r RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, RMC, Municipal Clerk Susan Scarpa, Council President Adopted: May 26, 2026

Township of West Orange 156-26 Housing Rehabilitation Program (WOHRP) Steven J. Weinberg P.O. Box 6025 Program Coordinator East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-485-0756 steve.weinberg@mac.com Discharge of Mortgage Prepared by: West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program The Township of West Orange, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, hereinafter referred to as “WE”, hold a mortgage, hereinafter referred to as the “Present Mortgage” and dated November 9, 2007. As was made by the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program to: Nayan & Cecilia Lassiter Name 24 Westover Ter., West Orange, NJ 07052 Address Block: 173.01 Lot: 5.07 We also hold a Promissory Note in the amount of $15000 which is secured by the Present Mortgage. The Present Mortgage was recorded or registered in the office of the Essex County recording office on January 16, 2008 in Mortgage Book 12112 on page 4870 &c. This mortgage has been paid in full or forgiven or otherwise satisfied and discharged. It may now be discharged or canceled of record. This means that this Mortgage is now canceled and void. I sign and certify to this Discharge of Mortgage on the _____ day of _____, 20____. Township of West Orange Essex County, New Jersey Signature: ____________________________ Title: _____________________________ State of New Jersey County of Essex BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this ________ day of __________________, 20______, before me, the subscriber, __________________________________, personally appeared ____________________________ who I am satisfied is the Township official in the within instrument and