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Packet · Sep 15, 2026

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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I, the undersigned, do hereby state and certify: 4(c) Benefit Program Information in AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED PER HOUR (Must be completed if 4(a) is checked) (1) That I pay or supervise the payment of the persons employed by To calculate the cost per hour, divide 2,000 hours into the benefit cost per year per employee. Balitano Contracting CO. _________________________________________________________ (Contractor or Subcontractor) W. Orange Emrgency wall on the ___________________________________________________ / ay ip are id sh (Projectrepair Name & Location) elf l ice Ho nt that during the payroll period beginning on (date) _____________, 06/15/26 and /W n/ re g n Program Title, Classification Title, lth io p sio Name & Address of Fringe Benefit USDOL Benefit Plan Third-Party Trustee ending on (date) _____________, all persons employed on said project

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Name & Address of Fringe Benefit USDOL Benefit Plan Third-Party Trustee ending on (date) _____________, all persons employed on said project a c at Ap aini n n Other Benefit Type and Amount 06/21/26 or Individual Workers He Va Tr Pe (e.g., training, long-term disability or life ins.) Fund, Plan, or Program Administrator Filing Number/EIN &/or Contract Person have been paid the full weekly wages earned, that no rebates have been or will be made either directly or indirectly to or on behalf of the aforenamed Contractor or Subcontractor from the full weekly wages earned by any person and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned by any person, other than permissible deductions as defined in the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq. and Regulation N.J.A.C. 12:60 et seq. and the Payment of Wages Law, N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1 et seq. (2) That any payrolls otherwise under this contract required to be sub- mitted for the above period are correct and complete; that the wage rates for laborers or mechanics contained therein are not less than the applicable wage rates contained in any wage determination in- corporated into the contract; that the classifications set forth therein for each laborer or mechanic conform with the work he performed. (3) That any apprentices employed in the above period are duly registered with the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and

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m with the work he performed. (3) That any apprentices employed in the above period are duly registered with the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and enrolled in a certified apprenticeship program. (4) That: (a) WHERE FRINGE BENEFITS ARE PAID TO APPROVED PLANS, FUNDS OR PROGRAMS q In addition to the basic hourly wage rates paid to each laborer or mechanic listed in the above-referenced payroll, payments of fringe benefits have been or will be made when due to appropriate programs for the benefit of such employ-ees, as noted in Section 4(c) at right. (b) WHERE FRINGE BENEFITS ARE PAID IN CASH ✔ q Each laborer or mechanic listed in the above-referenced payroll has been paid as indicated on the payroll, an amount not less than the sum of the applicable basic hourly wage rate plus the amount of the required fringe benefits as listed in the contract, except as noted in Section 4(c) at right. (5) N.J.S.A. 12:60-2.1 and 5.1 – The Public Works employers shall sub- mit to the public body or lessor a certified payroll record each pay period within 10 days of the payment of wages. ✔ (6) By checking this box and typing my name below, I am electronically signing this application. I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect as a written signature. Katerina Sciglitano Name _____________________________________________________________ Controller Title ____________________________________ 06/25/26 Date (mm/dd/yy) ______________ THE FALSIFICATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE STATEMENTS MAY SUBJECT THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. — N.J.S.A. 34:11- 56.25 ET SEQ. AND N.J.A.C. 12:60 ET SEQ. AND N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1 ET SEQ.

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252-26 September 15, 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 July 8, 2008 Musso Family Trust (the “Borrower”) executed a Mortgage in the amount of $19,960 (the “Mortgage”) to secure a loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program on the property located at Block 142, Lot 21-22, on the Tax Map for the Township of West Orange, commonly known as 102 Elm Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was recorded on October 9, 2008, as Instrument Number 8092604 in Mortgage Book 12161, Page 8553 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 $19,960 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, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa,

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RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 15, 2026

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252-26 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 July 8, 2008. As was made by the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program to: Musso Family Trust Name 102 Elm St., West Orange, NJ 07052 Address Block: 142 Lot: 21-22 We also hold a Promissory Note in the amount of $19960 which is secured by the Present Mortgage. The Present Mortgage was recorded or registered in the office of the Essex County recording office on October 9, 2008 in Mortgage Book 12161 on page 8553 &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: _____________________________ Print Name ______________________________ 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 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

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MORTGAGE NOTE FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned BORROWER(S) promises to pay in accordance with this Mortgage Note to the order of the TOWNSHIP OF West Orange located at the West Orange Township Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 (LENDER), the sum of $19,960.00: (Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars) at no interest which LENDER has loaned to the BORROWER(S) under the LENDER’S Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program, to make home improvement repairs to the BORROWER'S (S') property located at 102 Elm Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 more specifically known as Block 142, Lot 21-22 as shown on the current tax map of the Township of West Orange and described in the Mortgage signed on the same date as this Mortgage Note, and to spend on this rehabilitation the total sum of: $19,960.00 (Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars) which is comprised of the following: A) | Ahomeowner’s share in the amount of ($0.00) which must be paid to the contractor(s) at the signing of the contract and before work begins. B) A loan of $19,960.00 (Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars), the principle of which shall be due and payable whenever this property shall be sold or title transferred or Borrower(s) no longer occupies the property as borrower(s) primary residence. It also shall be agreed that the Borrower(s) shall not sell or rent the property for a ten year period, from the work completion date, without being assessed a penalty which will be due with the final payment of the loan in accordance with the Township’s Fair Share Housing Plan approved by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing. 1) BORROWER(S) agrees to be responsible for any unforeseen costs for change orders necessary in order to rehabilitate or repair BORROWER'S (S') property and understands that any additional monies will be added to the deferred payment loan. 2) BORROWER(S) will promptly pay all taxes, levies and assessments on the property. 3) In accordance with this loan, BORROWER(S) is responsible to pay the full amount of the loan at no interest to him/her. Payment must be made to the LENDER within thirty (30) days if the BORROWER(S) should die or if the BORROWER(S) transfers title or, in the case of a single family home, rents it to someone for any reason, in which event BORROWER(S) or his/her heirs, executors or representatives must notify

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or if the BORROWER(S) transfers title or, in the case of a single family home, rents it to someone for any reason, in which event BORROWER(S) or his/her heirs, executors or representatives must notify the LENDER within ten (10) days by certified mail at the above address. If the property contains rental units, the BORROWER may only rent to certified low-or- moderate-income renters per COAH regulations, or be declared in default of the terms of the Mortgage and Mortgage Note. Payment shall be made payable to the order of the Township of West Orange.

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3a) The Homeowner agrees to pay an additional sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000) if he/she sells or rents the property or ceases to occupy the property as his/her primary residence or pays off the loan in full within a ten (10) year period, from the date of completion of the work associated with the WOHRP loan. 4) BORROWER(S) agrees that BORROWER(S) will keep the property in good repair and will not permit deterioration of the property. 5) BORROWER(S) agrees to comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations, covenants, conditions and restrictions affecting this property. 6) The LENDER or his/her agent may make reasonable inspection of the property provided that the LENDER gives notice to the BORROWER(S) prior to the inspection. 7) The BORROWER(S) agrees to comply with the terms of the Mortgage Note, Mortgage, Rehabilitation Loan Agreement, Construction Contract and the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program guidelines and procedures. Should BORROWER(S) fail to comply with any term of the Mortgage Note or the accompanying Mortgage, the BORROWER(S) will be in default and the entire loan shall be immediately due and payable. The LENDER may also foreclose on the Mortgage. In the event of a foreclosure, BORROWER(S) shall be responsible for all legal fees, costs of the suit and expenses of the foreclosure. 8) The Undersigned, if more than one, agree to be liable individually and as a group for the payment of all monies due under this loan. 9) The execution of this Mortgage and accompanying Mortgage note supersedes previous Mortgage and accompanying Mortgage Note dated for and renders previous Mortgage and accompanying Mortgage note null and void. BORROWER(S) acknowledges that LENDER has furnished BORROWER(S) with a true copy of this document. wie if BORROWER(S) & | i \/ Musso Family Trust DATED: 07/08/08

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252-26 JUAN M. RIVERA, JR ESSEX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS & MORTGAGES Hall of Records 465 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 130 Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 621-4960 *RETURN DOCUMENT TO: FOUNDATION TITLE&LC 411 HACKENSAC! Instrument Number - 2026037707 SUITE 1003 Recorded On 6/5/2026 At 2:12:04 PM HACKENSAC! 60 * Instrument Type - DEED @) Invoice Number - 838087 User ID: BB *TotakPag * Grantor - MUSSO, JAMES S. LACERTOSA, AMALI * Grantee - DE JOHNSON, ANGELICA JACKSON JACKSON DE SON, ANGELIC * PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Block: 142 Lot: 21 - WEST ORANGE *PEES ® @ COUNTY REALTY TAX $350.00 iN COUNTY REALTY TAX — $175.00 PHPFA Nd PRESERVATION ACCOUNT $50.00 A8 REGISTER RECORDING FEE $60.00 STATE REALTY TAX $875.00 Reo Se pie errata ties 18 fi STATE REALTY TAX - EAA $405,980 ecorded in he egister of Deeds ortgages Office NJAHTF $30@.00 of Essex County, New Jersey HOMELESSNESS TRUST FUND $3&00 2 CODE BLUE EMERGENCY $2. SHELTER SERVICES L. e TOTAL PAID oO 700 Juan M. Rivera, Jr Register of Deeds & Mortgages THIS IS A CERTIFICATION PAGE Do Not Detach THIS PAGE IS NOW PART OF THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT *- Information denoted by an asterisk may change during the verification process and may not be reflected on this page. 0091VN INSTRUMENT NUMBER - 2026037707 MN || I

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