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Packet · Jun 9, 2026

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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1. Conference Meeting Agenda Documents: CA 6.9.26.PDF 2. Public Meeting Agenda - Updated Documents: PM 06.09.26.PDF 3. Bill List Documents: 6.9.26.PDF 6.9.26 SUPPLEMENTAL.PDF 4. Resolution(S) 4.I. 159-26 Documents: 159-26 RAFFLE LICENSES 6.9.26.PDF 4.II. 160-26 Documents: 160-26 AUTH AWARD OF PROF SERV TO MICHAEL BAKER SS4A-FINAL (002).PDF 160-26 AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MICHAEL BAKER - FINAL.PDF 160-26 EXHIBIT A-COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING REPORT SS4A 2026.PDF 4.III. 161-26 Documents: 161-26 RESOLUTION RETURN OF ESCROW - 45 HIGHWOOD RD.PDF 161-26 - RETURN OF ESCROW - 45 HIGHWOOD ROAD.PDF 4.IV. 162-26 Documents: 162-26 AUTH. PROF. SVCS CONTRACT - MUSCIANO - 46 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE.PDF 162-26 CONTRACT - 46 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE.PDF 4.V. 163-26 Documents: 163-26 EXECUTIVE SESSION 6.9.26.PDF

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4.V. 163-26 Documents: 163-26 EXECUTIVE SESSION 6.9.26.PDF 4.VI. 164-26 Documents: 164-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIREWORKS AT ESSEX COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB - 2026.PDF 4.VII. 165-26 Documents: 165- ESTIMATED TAX RATE RESOLUTION 2026.PDF 165-26 ATTACHMENT - ESTIMATED TAX RATE RESOLUTION.PDF 4.VIII. 166-26 Documents: 166-26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ERHC 2026.PDF 166-26 AGREEMENT WITH THE ESSEX REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION - 2026.PDF 5. Ordinance(S) On Second And Final Reading 5.I. 2974-26 Documents: 2974-26 AMEND 7, SUBSCT. 32.2 - 80 HIGH ST., 20 DEAN ST.,19 CROSS ST..PDF 5.II. 2976-26 Documents: 2976-26 AMEND CH. 7 SUBSCT. 7-20 - STOP INTERSECTIONS AT WHITE- ASHLAND RENNA.PDF 6. Ordinance(S) On First Reading-None 7. ABC Hearing(S) 7.I. 787-26 Documents: 787-26 HUGUITOS RESTAURANT AND BAR, LLC -SPECIAL CONDITIONS.PDF 7.II. 788-26 Documents: 788-26 AMC.PDF 7.III. 789-26 Documents:

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Documents: 788-26 AMC.PDF 7.III. 789-26 Documents: 789-26 ANNUAL RENEWAL CONSUMPTION DISTRIBUTION LICENSES (2) 6.9.26.PDF 7.IV. 790-26 Documents: 790-26 1920S ESSEX HOUSE.PDF 7.V. 791-26 Documents: 791-26 CLUB 466 CATERERS, LLC.PDF 7.VI. 792-26 Documents: 792-26 HERITAGE LOUNGE RENEWAL - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 6.9.26.PDF

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Township of West Orange CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers – 66 Main Street Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Meeting No. 12 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: Honoring the Third Annual Juneteenth Film Festival  Council Liaison Announcements  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, June 9, 2026 - Meeting No. 12 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 – Budget Meeting(s) May, 5, 2026, May 11, 2026, Public Meeting(s) May 12, 2026 and May 26, 2026, and Executive Session May 12, 2026 4. *Report of Township Officers – None 5. *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids Bid: NJ DOT MA 2025 Helen Avenue, Lawrence Avenue, Florence Place and Lowell Avenue Improvements Project 6. *Bill List 7. *Resolution(s) a. 159-26 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) b. 160-26 Resolution Awarding Professional Planning and Technical Support Services to Michael Baker International Inc. for the 2024 Safe Streets for All (Ss4a) Grant Program, Studies and Supplemental Planning (Carballo) c. 161-26 Resolution Authorizing the Release of Street Inspection Escrow At 45 Highwood Road (Carballo)

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d. MOTION FAILED 162-26 Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Professional Services Contract to Herbst-Musciano, LLC, 611 Main Street, Second Floor, Boonton, NJ 07005, for Professional Architectural Services Associated with the Interior Alterations for New Municipal Offices at 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, in an Amount NTE $56,930.00 (Carballo) e. 163-26 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 Executive Session matters are subject to change. f. 164-26 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at the Essex County Country Club on July 2, 2026 g. PULLED 165-26 Resolution Authorizing the Tax Collector to Prepare and Issue Estimated Tax Bills for Third Quarter 2026 Taxes (Longo) h. 166-26 Resolution Authorizing Extension of Professional Services Agreement with Essex Regional Health Commission (ERHC) for the Period of April 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026 in an Amount NTE $51,975.00 (Fonzino) 8. Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading a. 2974-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of the Municipal Code of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) b. 2976-26 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsections 7-20 Stop Intersections of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 9. Ordinance(s) on First Reading a. PULLED 2975-26 10. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion 11. ABC Hearing(s) a. 787-26 Hearing on Renewal for 2026-2027 License Term – Huguito’s Restaurant & Bar, LLC, 0722-33-024-005 (Special Conditions) b. 788-26 Hearing on Renewal for 2026-2027 License Term – AMC Entertainment International, Inc. d/b/a AMC Theatres Essex Green 9 - 0722-33-066-009 (Special Conditions) c. 789-26 Hearing on Renewal for Plenary Retail Consumption, Distribution and Club Licenses for the 2026-2027 License Term (Clerk) Resolution

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s Essex Green 9 - 0722-33-066-009 (Special Conditions) c. 789-26 Hearing on Renewal for Plenary Retail Consumption, Distribution and Club Licenses for the 2026-2027 License Term (Clerk) Resolution Subject to Change as Additional Licensees Pay their Fees Prior to the Meeting (Clerk)

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d. 790-26 Hearing on Renewal for 2026-2027 License Term – 1920’s Road House, Inc.- 0722-33-071- 003 (Special Conditions) (Inactive) e. 791-26 Hearing on Renewal for 2026-2027 License Term – Club 466 Caterers, LLC- 0722-33-035- 012 (Special Conditions) f. 792-26 Hearing on Renewal for 2026-2027 License Term – Heritage Restaurant & Lounge, LLC – 442 Valley Road - 0722-33-025-010 (Special Conditions) 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84694256042?pwd=dmX4NA8fybrP2DY2nAa96mRf5Al4IZ.1 Webinar ID: 846 9425 6042 Passcode: 236518 Dial in: 646 931 3860 Public Comment – In Person Only Next Meeting Date(s): Wednesday, June 24, 2026 The agenda is subject to change.

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Township of West Orange Bills List Total: 4,555,164.87 User: liliana 06/02/2026 11:56:14 Date: 5/19/2026 To 06/01/2026 Acc: 01- To 99-9999-99-9999-999 Order By :Account Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor Amount Invoice P.O. Date Paid Date 03-2487-16-0020- - ORD# 2487-16 LIBRARYY RENOVATIONS 03-2487-16-0020-010 - LIBRARYY RENOVATIONS LIBRARYY RENOVATIONS 187440 KGC ENTERPRISES, INC 25,705.00 #94714 LIBRARY SIGN QUOTE 082647ESCNJ COOP 03/17/2025 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2487-16 LIBRARYY RENOVATIONS 25,705.00 03-2661-21-0200- - ORD# 2661-21 Indoor Facility Capital 03-2661-21-0200-130 - Indoor Facility Capital Indoor Facility 189911 SHI INTERNATIONAL 20,520.00 #B21180350 RES 255-25 QUOTE 26741739 12/04/2025 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2661-21 Indoor Facility Capital 20,520.00 03-2662-21-0100- - ORD# 2662-21 Downtown Redevelopment 03-2662-21-0100-010 - Downtown Redevelopment Downtown Redevelopment 189419 GROUNDWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC 953.73 #1017477 VAPOR INTRUSION - LONG TERM MONITORING 25 LAKESIDE AVE PER PROPOSAL D 10/08/2025 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2662-21 Downtown Redevelopment 953.73 03-2814-23-0400- - ORD# 2814-23 Outdoor Facility Improvement 03-2814-23-0400-030 - Outdoor Facility Improvement Engineering/DPW- Firehouse No. 1 191754 WW GRAINGER INC 584.84 #9918420176 Portable AC 902XT3 05/15/2026 00/00/0000 191754

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NC 584.84 #9918420176 Portable AC 902XT3 05/15/2026 00/00/0000 191754 WW GRAINGER INC 7.12 #9918420176 s/h 05/15/2026 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2814-23 Outdoor Facility Improvement 591.96 03-2829-23-0400- - ORD# 2829-23 Outdoor Facility Improvements 03-2829-23-0400-020 - Outdoor Facility Improvements VARIOUS OUTDOOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 190020 BEN SHAFFER RECREATION INC 142,900.00 #BS251029ST RES 265-25 LAFAYETTE PARK NOT TO EXCEED - PROPOSAL 3948-4 12/16/2025 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2829-23 Outdoor Facility Improvements 142,900.00 03-2830-23-0100- - ORD# 2830-23 EquIpment 03-2830-23-0100-010 - EquIpment EMERGENCY HVAC UNITS 191772 WW GRAINGER INC 13,387.44 #99224846VZ5 PORTABLE AC UNITS 05/19/2026 00/00/0000 191772 WW GRAINGER INC 429.87 #99224846VZ5 5AE93 WARM DUCT 10 FT 05/19/2026 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2830-23 EquIpment 13,817.31 03-2830-23-0200- - ORD# 2830-23 Indoor Facility Improvements 03-2830-23-0200-050 - Indoor Facility Improvements DPW & ENGINEERING OFFICES 191177 WB MASON CO. INC. 3,453.40 #261919122 quote dated 03.15.2026 hon desks 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 Total: ORD# 2830-23 Indoor Facility Improvements 3,453.40

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