Township Council Meeting — Packet

NJDOT-OLD SALEM ROAD (1812-06) 16,824.04 91-2040-41-7300- - GRANT RESERVES 07 HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE (1 91-2040-41-7300-223 - HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE 2023 HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE 182735 26001168 MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, 1,420,935.99 r23-00219-41 r23-00282-51 r23-00219-42 RES 410-23 REMEDIAL ACTION ACTI 12/31/2023 07/27/2026 Total: GRANT RESERVES 07 HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE (1 1,420,935.99 91-2040-41-7700- - GRANT RESERVES GREEN ACRES GRANT 91-2040-41-7700-226 - GREEN ACRES GRANT 2025 GREEN ACRES COLGATE PARK 191407 BEN SHAFFER RECREATION INC 412,179.70 #BS260220RT RES 113-26 ESCNJ 24/25-01 65MCESCCPS PROPOSAL 7016-1 NOT TO EXCEED 04/10/2026 00/00/0000 Total: GRANT RESERVES GREEN ACRES GRANT 412,179.70 91-2040-41-9038- - GRANT RESERVES HUD-O'CONNOR PARK RECONSTRUC 91-2040-41-9038-223 - HUD-O'CONNOR PARK RECONSTRUC 2023 HUD-O'CONNOR PARK RECONSTRUC 189835 GREENMAN-PEDERSEN, INC 2,905.00 #437854 RES 244-25 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE NOT TO EXCEED 12/01/2025 00/00/0000 Total: GRANT RESERVES HUD-O'CONNOR PARK RECONSTRUC 2,905.00 91-2040-41-9050- - GRANT RESERVES NJ DOT TAP 91-2040-41-9050-001 - NJ DOT TAP 2020 TAP WASHINGTON STREET PHASE 1 DESIGN 190891 GREENMAN-PEDERSEN, INC 23,694.21 #437560 RESOLUTION 215-25 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 02/25/2026 00/00/0000 Total: GRANT RESERVES NJ DOT TAP 23,694.21 91-2080-00-0200- - RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor Amount Invoice P.O. Date Paid Date 91-2080-00-0200- - RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE 191077 BOURNE, NOLL & KENYON 3,250.00 JUNE 2026 RESOLUTION 75-26 MUNICIPAL TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY NOT TO EXCEED 03/12/2026 00/00/0000 Total: RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL RESERVE FOR TAX APPEAL - ATTORRNEY FEE 3,250.00 91-2150- - - - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 91-2150- - - - RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 192293 26001167 TRYSTONE CAPITAL ASSETS LLC 23,837.30 REDEMPTION 12/31/2025 07/22/2026 Total: RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS RES. FOR TAX TITLE LIENS 23,837.30 91-2155- - - - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 91-2155- - - - RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 192293 26001167 TRYSTONE CAPITAL ASSETS LLC 17,700.00 PREMIUM 12/31/2025 07/22/2026 Total: RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM RES. FOR TTL PREMIUM 17,700.00 Fund Total: 91 5,066,872.71

Purchase Order Chk Num Vendor Amount Invoice P.O. Date Paid Date 98-1920-08-0505- - Dedicated Revenue MISC. REVENUE ANTICIPATED 98-1920-08-0505-010 - SWIM LESSONS & COURSES SWIM LESSONS & COURSES 192370 JOANN WERNER 110.00 RES 201-26 RETURN OF PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION 07/27/2026 00/00/0000 192371 SARAH XU 100.00 RES 196-26 RETURN OF FEE FOR REGISTRATION 07/27/2026 00/00/0000 Total: Dedicated Revenue MISC. REVENUE ANTICIPATED 210.00 98-2010-55-5022- - BUDGET POOL OTHER EXPENSES 98-2010-55-5022-080 - POOL OTHER EXPENSES CONTINGENCY FOR REPA 192010 MAP INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPOR 1,969.92 #081114 GAS COUNTER TOP FRYER 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 192328 JAY-HILL REPAIRS 747.65 #1052384 emergency repair to fryers 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 98-2010-55-5022-110 - POOL OTHER EXPENSES JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 191600 UNITED SALES USA CORP 218.57 #177981 Janitorial supplies for pool 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 98-2010-55-5022-113 - POOL OTHER EXPENSES CHEMICALS 192327 RECREATION SUPPLY COMPANY 160.36 #545215 chemical supplies for pool 12/31/2025 00/00/0000 Total: BUDGET POOL OTHER EXPENSES 3,096.50 Fund Total: 98 3,306.50

211-26 August 4, 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 August 4, 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. (X) 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. () 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): 211-26 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: (s)-(a) Litigation-Affordable Housing/Builders’ Remedy Lawsuits Executive Session matters are subject to change. (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 August 4, 2026. Motion: Second: Vote Aye: Opposed: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: August 4, 2026

212-26 August 4, 2026 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES TO REBATE PAYMENT TO THE LISTED TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO FINAL JUDGMENT BY THE TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, final judgment on tax appeals has been rendered by the Tax Court of New Jersey on the petitions of the taxpayers listed on the attached schedule reducing the assessment. WHEREAS, such judgment by merit of N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 shall be conclusive and binding upon the municipal assessor and taxing district; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the West Orange Township Council that the Collector of Taxes and Treasurer of West Orange, be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to cause to be paid to the said taxpayers the sums in full and final satisfaction to tax rebates due: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Township Clerk Adopted: August 4, 2026 I hereby certify funds are available from Account No.: John C. Ditinyak, Chief Financial Officer

005224-2025 07/21/2026 Pg1of1 Trans ID: TAX2026107738 TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY: Essex DOCKET NO. 005224-2025 EPIC FIVE PROPERTIES LLC Plaintiff (s), CIVIL ACTION Vv : JUDGMENT TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Defendant(s). The parties having agreed upon a settlement, the assessment shall be as set forth below: Block: 60 Lot: 2.01 Street Address: 7 Main Street Year: 2025 TAX COURT JUDGMENT Land: $ 750,000.00 Improvements: $1,650,000.00 Total: $2,400,000.00 /s/ Jeffrey T. Gallus, Clerk/Administrator Tax Court of New Jersey Entered: 7/21/2026 Plaintiff(s) Attorney: Michael I Schneck Esq Defendant(s) Attorney: Charles E Blau Esq

005224-2025 07/09/2026 2:50:05 PM Pg 1 of3 Trans ID: TAX2026102959 SCHNECK LAW GROUP LLC Michael 1. Schneck, Esq. — Attorney ID 015981986 23 Vreeland Road, Snite 103 Florham Park, Now Jersey 07932 (973) 533-9300 Attomeys for PLAINTIFF TAX COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO.; 05224-2025 DOCKET NO.; 000239-2026 EPIC FIVE PROPERTIES LLC Plaintiff, Civil Action vs. STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT (Without Affidavit) TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Defendant, 1. It is hereby stipulated and agreed that the assessment of the following property be adjusted and a judgment entered as follows: BLOCK: 60 LOT: 2.01 STREET ADDRESS: 7 MAIN STREET Year: 2025 ORIGINAL COUNTY BOARD TAX COURT AS ENT JUDGMENT JUDGMENT LAND $750,000 $750,000 IMPROVEMENTS $1,943,000 Direct Appeal $1,850,000 TOTAL $2,693,000 $2,400,000 Year: 2026 ORIGINAL — COUNTY BOARD TAX COURT ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT JUDGMENT LAND $750,000 $750,000 IMPROVEMENTS $1,943,000 Direct Appeal $1,650,000 TOTAL $2,693,000 $2,400,000

005224-2025 07/09/2026 2:50:05 PM Pg 2of3 Trans ID: TAX2026102959 2 The undersigned have made such examination of the value and Proper assessment of the property(ies) and have obtained such appraisals, analysis and information with respect to the valuation and assessment of the property(ies) they deem necessary and appropriate for the purpose of cnabling them to enter into the Stipulation. The assessor to the taxing district has been consulted by the attomey for the taxing district with respect to thig settlement and has concurred. 3. Based upon the foregoing, the undersigned represent to the Court that the above settlement will result in an assessment at the fair assessable value of the property(ies) consistent with assessing practices generally applicable in the taxing district as required by law. 4. All refunds as a cesult of the settlement set forth herein shall be paid by refund check, made payable to: ‘Michael I. Schneck, &sq., Attomey for EPIC FIVE PROPERTIES LLC, and forwarded io Michael I. Schneck, Esq. 23 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 within Sixty (60) days of the date of the Judgment. 5. The parties agree that there has been no change in value or municipal wide revaluation or reassessment adopted for the tax year 2027, and therefore agree that the provisions of N.IS.A, 58:51 A- 8 (Freeze Act) shall be applicable to the assessment on the property referred to herein for said Freeze Act year(s) with 2026 being the base year. No Freeze Act year(s) shall be the basis for application of the Freeze Act for any subsequent year(s),