On the agenda: Orange meeting — data center (Aug 5)

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA
THIS IS THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNCIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
TOWNSHIP AT CITY HALL, 29 NORTH DAY STREET, ORANGE, NEW JERSEY ON
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 FOLLOWING THE CONFERENCE MEETING.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Hon. Kerry J. Coley
(East Ward)
Hon. Quantavia L. Hilbert
(West Ward)
Hon. Weldon M. Montague, III, Vice President (At-Large)
Hon. Lynn A. Ogbourne
(North Ward)
Hon. James H. Ward, III
(South Ward)
Hon. Adrienne K. Wooten
(At-Large)
Hon. Clifford R. Ross, President
(At-Large)
ALSO PRESENT
Trisha A. Scipio, Acting Municipal Clerk
Chris M. Hartwyk, Business Administrator
Derrick Brown, Fire Chief
Nile S. Clements, Chief Financial Officer
Brian Mooney, Police Chief
Gracia R. Montilus, Esq., City Attorney
Marlin G. Townes, Esq. Legislative Research Officer

PRESENT
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ABSENT
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The requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:4-9 et seq., commonly known as the Open Public Meetings Act
("Sunshine Law"), have been satisfied. Notice of this meeting was published in the Star-Ledger on Friday,
July 10, 2026, and on the City's official website (www.orangenj.gov). Notice was also posted on the
Municipal Council's website (www.orangetwpnjcc.org), posted on the official bulletin board at City Hall,
and filed in the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
None
REPORTS
DEPARTMENT REVENUE COLLECTION
 Department of Community Services
 Municipal Clerk’s Office
 Department of Planning
 Department of Public Works

June 2026
June 2026
June 2026
June 2026

$18,124.50
$356.98
$48,524.00
$5,905.00

OPRA REPORTS
June 2026: 141 Requested, 84 Complete, and 57 Remaining

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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON GENERAL ISSUES/AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so during this portion of the meeting. Speakers
must sign their name on the Comments Sign-Up sheet and approach the microphone, when called upon. To
allow maximum public involvement, each speaker is permitted one 3-minute period to interact with the
Council and must provide his or her name and street address prior to beginning any remarks. Visual aids are
not permitted.
Speakers are reminded to be courteous and mindful of other individuals. Each person has the right to speak
on any subject but is responsible for abuse of that right. The City bears no liability for any comments made
by the public and maintains discretion to remove any person engaging in obscene or disruptive conduct. The
Council will consider all comments and questions, and will respond, if and when appropriate, which may
or may not be during this meeting.
MOTION TO CLOSE CITIZEN COMMENTS:

SECOND:

COUNCIL COMMENTS
ORDINANCES – SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
None
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION | FIRST READING
28-2026

An ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 210-17.3 dfinitions and section 17.4 entitle
“data centers prohibited” to prohibit the establishment, construction, expansion, or operation
of data centers in all zoning districts within the township (Sponsored by Councilmember-AtLarge Adrienne Wooten)
a)
b)

29-2026

Second:

An ordinance of the City of Orange Township, County of Essex, State of New Jersey amending
the Municipal Code of The City of Orange Township, Chapter 200 ("Vehicles And Traffic")
to Establish a ninety-nine dollar ($99.00) fine for Residential Permit Parking Violations on
Designated streets located in proximity to the Municipal Borders of the City of Orange
Township, and preserving existing enforcement remedies (sponsored by Councilmember
Adrienne Wooten & Councilmember Kerry Coley)
a)
b)

30-2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading September 1, 2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading September 1, 2026

Second:

Capital Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund of the Parking
Utility to pay for the acquisition of various equipment for parking utility of the City of Orange
township, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey
a)
b)

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading September 1, 2026

Second:

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ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION | FIRST READING continued
31-2026

An ordinance of the City of Orange Township, County of Essex, State of New Jersey amending
and supplementing Chapters 88 and 200 of the Code of the City of Orange Township to update
permit parking fees and requirements and to establish a Residential On-Street Overnight &
Commuter Parking Permit Program.
a)
b)

32-2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading September 1, 2026

Second:

Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Orange Township to approve a tax exemption
for a twenty-three (23) year period and authorizing the execution of a Financial Agreement
between the City and North Day Orange Urban Renewal LLC and authorizing a Pledge
Agreement and other documents in connection with the issuance by the City of its
Redevelopment Area Bonds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance a portion of the
costs of such redevelopment project.
a)
b)

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading September 1, 2026

Second:

CONSENT AGENDA
ALL ITEMS LISTED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY
COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE
DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS A COUNCIL MEMBER SO REQUESTS, IN WHICH
EVENT, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS AND
CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE OF THE AGENDA.
RESOLUTIONS NO *363-2026 THROUGH *314-2026
*363-2026

A resolution appointing Keane Cyrus a resident of the City of Orange Township, New
Jersey, as First Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Orange
Township, New Jersey (Sponsored by Council Vice President Weldon M. Montague, III)

*364-2026

A resolution appointing Christine Spencer a Resident of The City of Orange Township,
New Jersey, as Third Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of
Orange Township, New Jersey (Sponsored by Councilmember Kerry J. Coley)

*365-2026

A resolution appointing Byron A. Nicholas a Resident of the City of Orange Township, New
Jersey, as Fourth Alternate Member to the Zoning Board Of Adjustment of the City of
Orange Township, New Jersey (Sponsored by Councilmember Lynn A. Ogbourne)

*366-2026

A resolution authorizing the issuance of a Raffle License for Saint John’s Catholic Church.

*367-2026

A resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a contract for Emergency Medical
Services in the City of Orange Township with Carewell Health Medical Center for three (3)
years commencing August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, at no cost to the City of Orange
Township

*368-2026

A resolution celebrating the Life of Walter Hilliard Wright, Jr. (Sponsored by Council
President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township Municipal Council)

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*369-2026

A resolution celebrating the Life of Julian Scott Toomer (Sponsored by Council President
Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township Municipal Council)

*370-2026

A resolution celebrating the Life of Arthur Miller, Sr. (Sponsored by Council President
Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township Municipal Council)

*371-2026

A resolution celebrating the Life of Roxanne Helen Alford. (Sponsored by Council
President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township Municipal Council)

*372-2026

A resolution celebrating the Life of Arthur Herman Hopson, Jr. (Sponsored by Council
President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township Municipal Council)

*373-2026

A resolution celebrating the Life of Jessie Mae Wright. (Sponsored by Council President
Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township Municipal Council)

*374-2026

A resolution recognizing Jamaica Flag Day and the 63rd Anniversary of Jamaica’s
Independence (Sponsored by Councilmember Lynn A. Ogbourne)

*375-2026

A resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Orange Township recognizing August
2026 as National Wellness Month in the City of Orange Township (Sponsored by
Councilmember-At-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*376-2026

A resolution honoring the Life and Legacy of Emma Lou Gaskins (Sponsored by
Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*377-2026 A resolution honoring Douglas “Dougie F” Ford (Sponsored by Councilmember-atLarge Adrienne Wooten)
*378-2026 A resolution authorizing approval to amend the CY 2026 Municipal Budget by inserting
items of revenue and appropriations totaling $535,287.52 in additional grant funding.
*379-2026

A resolution rejecting the bid for the management of phone lines solution.

*380-2026

A resolution authorizing reimbursement of co-pay amounts paid out of pocket by retired
employees for 30 day generic and brand name prescriptions that exceed the co-pay amount
of the prescription plan in place at the time of their retirement.

*381-2026

A resolution authorizing a non-open professional services contract to Greater Essex
Counseling Services to provide youth-focused Opioid Prevention to City of Orange
Township youth residents from September 14, 2026 through June 25, 2027 in an amount
not to exceed $30,000.00.

*382-2026

A resolution authorizing a refund of fifty four dollars ($54.00) paid by Luanna Williams,
465 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, New Jersey 07050 for fees paid for Type 1 Permit.

*383-2026

A resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract to the Nishuane
Group, LLC, for planning and consulting services in connection with the Plan4HealthNJ
Grant Program to prepare a public health element to the City of Orange Township Master
Plan in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00.

*384-2026

A resolution authorizing the award of an emergency demolition contract to JMC General
Construction, LLC for the emergency demolition of the fire-damaged structure located at
212 Park Place, Orange, New Jersey in the amount not to exceed $28,500.00.
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RESOLUTIONS continued
*385-2026

A resolution authorizing Remington & Vernick Engineers, 2059 Springdale Road, Cherry
Hill, New Jersey 098003 to provide professional support services related to the Brook Alley
Garage Improvements Phase II in an amount not to exceed $98,500.00

*386-2026

A resolution authorizing a refund of four hundred dollars ($400.00) to Sterling
environmental Services, LLC, 25 Walden Place, West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 for a
sidewalk pending permit fee paid to the City of Orange Township.

*387-2026

A resolution authorizing inclusion in the Essex County Urban County Community
Development Program for federal fiscal years 2027-2029 (October 1, 2026 through
September 30, 2029)

*388-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 111-2024 entitled “A resolution authorizing the
acceptance of the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green
Acres 2023 Urban Parks Grant – Metcalf Park Improvements Project #017-23-UPG in the
amount of $500,000.00.

*389-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 112-2024 entitled “A resolution authorizing the
acceptance of the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green
Acres 2023 Urban Parks Grant – Metcalf Park Improvements Project #017-23-014 in the
amount of $481,590.00.

*390-2026

A resolution authorizing payment to Morton Salt, Inc. for the purchase of rock salt for
services rendered to the City of Orange Township Public Works Department in 2025 in an
amount not to exceed $17,990.33

*391-2026

A resolution authorizing an addendum to Resolution #72-2026WO with Morton Salt, Inc.,
444 West Lake St., Chicago, IL 60606 for the purchase of rock salt to increase the contract
amount by an additional $12,309.58 making the new total amount not to exceed $62,309.58.

*392-2026

A resolution authorizing the awarding of a contract for the 2023 NJDOTA LTPF Roadway
Improvements to Granada Construction Co., 147 Thomas Street, Newark, New
Jersey07104 in the amount not to exceed $2,106,710.03.

*393-2026

A resolution authorizing an agreement with Gold Type Business Machines, Inc. (Bergen
Count Co-op BC-Bid-24-38) located at 351 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, New Jersey
7073 to provide e-ticketing hardware, software, supplies, maintenance, and no worry
coverage plan for the Orange Police Department vehicles with e-ticketing capabilities
commencing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $23,425.00.

*394-2026

A resolution ratifying and authorizing a contract for services with Enforsys Police Systems,
Inc., located at 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, New Jersey 07041 to provide support and
maintenance of the software for police dispatch, mapping and records management for the
Orange Police Department for the period of August 1, 2026 until July 31, 2027 in an amount
not to exceed $28,000.00.

*395-2026

A resolution awarding a contract to Pav-con Construction, Inc., 585 Forest Street, Orange,
New Jersey 07050 for various small road repairs (Mill and Pave) within the city limits in
the amount not to exceed $42,350.00.

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RESOLUTIONS continued
*396-2026

A resolution authorizing an addendum to resolution #83-2026 with Natural Green Lawn
Care and Sportcare Synthetic Field Maintenance, 795 E. Main Street, Bridgewater, New
Jersey 08807 to increase the contract amount for additional $4,425.00 for turf repairs at
College Park making the new amount not to exceed $21,025.00.

*397-2026

A resolution authorizing the extension of the awarded contract with Waterman, LLC, 6
Industrial Way West, Suite E-16, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 to continue to provide
construction administrative and inspection services for the Orange Transit Station Under
Pass and Railroad Improvements Project in the amount not to exceed $5,210.09.

*398-2026

A resolution of the City of Orange Township, New Jersey initiating a Pilot Program to
change New Street to a one-way street (Sponsored by Councilmember Kerry Coley)

*399-2026

An Enabling Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2026 State of New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres and the Garden State Preservation
Trust (GSPT) Metcalf Park Improvements Project #07170230914 in the amount of
$606,144.00.

*400-2026

A resolution authorizing Change Order No. 3 to modify the contract for the project known
as the NJDOT 2022 Safe Streets to Transit with Portofino Builders, LLC, 69 Irwin St.,
Springfield, New Jersey 07091 for an additional $2,980.80 making the new amount not to
exceed $351,835.40.

*401-2026

A resolution authorizing the extension of awarding of a contract for the 2026 “On Call”
emergency repair water, sanitary and stormwater sewer to Shauger Property Services,
Inc., 429 Dodd Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 in the amount not to exceed
$866.410.00 for 60 days.

*402-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 338-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing approval to
submit a grant application with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the City
of Orange Township 2027 Municipal Aid Roadway Improvements to Austen Road,
Tremont Avenue and Valley Street”.

*403-2026

A resolution authorizing and ratifying a confirming purchase order issued by the City of
Orange Township to Stuyvesant Press, Inc., 119 Coit Street, Irvington, New Jersey 07111
for uniform traffic ticket books in an amount not to exceed $2,670.00

*404-2026

A resolution authorizing payment of outstanding 2025 invoices to Accurate Language
Services, Inc., 3200 Sunset Avenue, Suite 202, Ocean, New Jersey 07712 for translation
services for an additional $3,503.58 making the new amount not to exceed $43,503.58.

*405-2026

Resolution rescinding 226-2026 and approving and authorizing the execution of a contract
for emergency medical services in the City of Orange Township with CareWell Health
Medical Center for three (3) years commencing August 2, 2026 through December 31, 2028,
at no cost to the City of Orange Township.

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*406-2026

A resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 – Change Order No. 3 to modify the contract
for professional engineering design, bidding support and construction administration
services (Task A-J) for the project known as the PFAS Treatment Facility at the Chestnut
Street Pumping Station Improvement Project with Aecom, 30 Knightsbridge Road, Bldg.
5, Suite 520, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 for an additional $392,577 making the new
amount not to exceed $1,693,537.00.

*407-2026

Resolution of the City of Orange Township, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey
authorizing an application to the Local Finance Board requesting approval to issue not to
exceed $100,000 Non-Recourse Redevelopment Area Bonds to finance a portion of the
North Day Orange, LLC Redevelopment Project pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12A-29(a)(3) and
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g)

*408-2026

A resolution authorizing payment for services with University Hospital Emergency
Medical Services, located at 150 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 for dispatch
services provided to the City of Orange Township Fire Department from January 1, 2025
until December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $98,972.00.

*409-2026

Resolution designating North Day Orange Urban Renewal LLC as the redeveloper for the
property located at 57, 63, 65 and 69 North Day Street and identified on the official tax map
of the City of Orange Township as Block 2001, Lots 30, 31, 32 and 33 and authorizing the
execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with North Day Orange Urban Renewal LLC for
the redevelopment of this property
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement
with North Day Orange Urban Renewal LLC for the redevelopment of the property located
at 57, 63, 65 and 69 North Day Street and identified on the official Tax Map of the City of
Orange Township as Block 2001, Lots 30, 31, 32 and 33.
A resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with CDW-G, 230 N. Milwaukee
Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 to provide zoom video communication services for thirtyfive employees to access the City of Orange Township servers from any location in an
amount not to exceed $12,491.77 beginning 8/16/26 until 8/15/27.
A resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the County of Essex in the amount
of seventeen thousand five hundred dollars ($17,500) for the Orange Junior Public Safety
Academy Program.

*410-2026

*411-2026

*412-2026

*413-2026

A resolution referring proposed Ordinance No. ____-2026 (An ordinance amending the
Zoning Code to Prohibit Data Centers) to the Orange Township Planning Board for review
and report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55d-26, and supporting its adoption (Submitted by
Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*414-2026

A resolution approving the bill list for council meeting vote on August 5, 2026 dated July
29, 2026 and approving checks issued by the Finance Department in accordance with
Ordinance 2-95 (Grand Total: $9,782,925.43).

MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA:

Second:

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NEW BUSINESS, WALK-ON ORDINANCES, WALK-ON RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER
PENDING BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS

MOTION TO ADJOURN:

Second:

Adjournment Time: __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE
The next scheduled Municipal Council Conference and Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 29 North Day
Street, Orange, New Jersey 07050.

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