On the agenda: Orange meeting — data center (Sep 1)

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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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
Aaron Mizrahi, Esq., Deputy City Attorney
Marlin G. Townes, Esq. Legislative Research Officer

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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:
 August 5, 2026 Conference and Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:

SECOND:

 August 24, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
(Councilmember Adrienne K. Wooten was absent and should abstain)
MOTION:

SECOND:

REGULAR MEETING
REPORTS
DEPARTMENT REVENUE COLLECTION
 Department of Community Services
 Municipal Clerk’s Office
 Parking Meters
 Department of Planning
 Department of Public Works

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

July 2026
July 2026
July 2026
July 2026
July 2026

$43,206.00
$665.00
$41,243.61
$61,830.00
$3,275.00

OPRA REPORTS
July 2026: 151 Requested, 85 Complete, and 66 Remaining
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
30-2026

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)

32-2026

Motion to close Citizens Comments:
Motion to adopt

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 close Citizens Comments:
Motion to adopt

Second:

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REGULAR MEETING
ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION | FIRST READING
33-2026

An ordinance to create Chapter 62 of the City Code of the City of Orange entitled “Balcony
Solar Access” that establishes a municipal policy to allow portable balcony solar generation
devices on residential properties.
(Sponsored by Council Member James H. Ward, III)
a)
b)

34-2026

Second:

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

Second:

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

Second:

An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Orange Township, Chapter 200,entitled
“Vehicles and Traffic”, Section 200-52-1, Handicapped Parking Spaces (350 Ogden Street)
a)
b)

38-2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

An ordinance to amend the Code of the City of Orange Township, Chapter 200,entitled
“Vehicles and Traffic”, Section 200-52-1, Handicapped Parking Spaces (149 Elm Street)
a)
b)

37-2026

Second:

An ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter 200 of the City of Orange Code to establish
traffic study data integrity requirements for municipal land use, roadway, redevelopment,
capital improvement, and other municipal decision-making matters.
(Sponsored by Council Member James H. Ward, III)
a)
b)

36-2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

An ordinance to amend and supplement Chapter 4 of the City Code of the City of Orange to
establish the City of Orange Township Shade Tree Commission as the standing Shade Tree
and Urban Forestry Subcommittee of the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Advisory Board; establishing the Commission as the Municipal Shade Tree Commission
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 et seq.; vesting the Commission with authority over the planting,
preservation, regulation, care, and removal of trees within municipal rights-of-way, parks,
public places, and City-owned property; establishing procedures for tree removal, planting,
public improvement projects, Green Acres, and other tree-related funding; and providing for
enforcement, restoration, replacement assessments, and penalties.
(Sponsored by Council Member James H. Ward, III)
a)
b)

35-2026

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

Second:

An ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Orange Township, County of Essex, State
of New Jersey, rescinding, repealing, and suspending implementation of Ordinance No. 322024, which approved and adopted the Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan, and directing a
site-by-site review of all properties included in the Scattered Sites Redevelopment Area before
any future implementation, designation, or redevelopment action
(Sponsored by Council Member James H. Ward, III)
a)
b)

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

Second:

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REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

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 *418-2026 THROUGH *459-2026
*418-2026

A resolution authorizing a refund of two hundred dollars ($200.00) paid by Fran Lichtman,
599 South Center Street, Orange, New Jersey 07050 for accidental payment for a Certificate
of Occupancy/Inspection.

*419-2026

A resolution authorizing the extension of a renewal to the contract between the City of
Orange Township and FF1 Apparatus, LLC for the maintenance and repair services for a
period of one (1) year commencing August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in an amount not
to exceed $90,000.00.

*420-2026

A resolution recognizing September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
(Sponsored by Council President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township
Municipal Council)

*421-2026

A resolution recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and
September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day
(Sponsored by Council President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township
Municipal Council)

*422-2026

A resolution recognizing September as World Alzheimer’s Month and September 21 as
World Alzheimer’s Day
(Sponsored by Council President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township
Municipal Council)

*423-2026

A resolution recognizing September rs National Library Card Sign-Up Month
(Sponsored by Council President Clifford R. Ross and the City of Orange Township
Municipal Council)

*424-2026 A Resolution Honoring the Distinguished Service of Captain Monique Allwood Hasan
(Sponsored by Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)
*425-2026 A resolution of the City of Orange Township establishing a voluntary floor plan submission
program for smaller venues and businesses within the municipality to assist the Orange
Police Department in preparing for mass casualty and active shooter events.
(Sponsored by Councilmember at Large Adrienne Wooten)
*426-2026 A resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Orange Township honoring the Orange
Italian American Street Festival and celebrating its contribution to the cultural life of the
City
(Sponsored by Councilmember-At-Large Adrienne Wooten)
*427-2026

A resolution of the City of Orange Township recognizing September 15 through October
15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
(Sponsored by Councilmember-At-Large Adrienne Wooten)

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REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS continued

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

*428-2026

A resolution recognizing Rosh Hashanah in the City of Orange Township
(Sponsored by Councilmember-At-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*429-2026

Resolution recognizing National Voter Registration Day in the City of Orange Township
(Sponsored by 0Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*430-2026

A resolution requesting the Administration to institute a pilot program establishing a
designated student loading zone on Hickory Street in front of PolkaDots and Roses
Childcare Center to ensure the safe drop-off and pick-up of students.
(Sponsored by Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*431-2026

A resolution of the City of Orange Township authorizing and directing the Administration
to administer a pilot program establishing Central Place as a one-way street in the
southbound direction from Parrow Street to Central Avenue
(Sponsored by Councilmember at Large Adrienne Wooten)

*432-2026

A resolution recognizing September 6, 2026 as National Read a Book Day
(Sponsored by Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*433-2026

A resolution in Memoriam Honoring the Life of Lauren A. Braxton
(Sponsored by Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*434-2026

A resolution authorizing payment to Woodard & Curran for Out of Scope project to
provide temporary PFAS Media replacement and disposal for the City of Orange
Township in an amount not to exceed $828,017.00.

*435-2026

A resolution authorizing approval to amend the CY 2026 Municipal Budget by inserting
items of revenue and appropriations totaling $606,144.00 in additional grant funding.

*436-2026

A resolution authorizing the payment for MRRA (Maintenance, Repair and Replacement
Account) True Up Out of Scope Services, related to the Water Operation and Maintenance
Contract to Woodard & Curran, Inc., 50 Millstone Road, Building 400, Suite 201, East
Windsor, New Jersey in the amount not to exceed $1,923,765.68.

*437-2026

A resolution authorizing a refund of fifty dollars and zero cents paid by Shavon Ige for the
Orange Baseball Program ages 5-7 Program.

*438-2026

A resolution accepting a grant from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
(HDSRF) Public Entity Program through the New Jersey Economic Development
Authority and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to conduct
Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Investigation (SI) to the former Orange Memorial
Hospital (Prod-00326732) in the amount of $319,803.00.

*439-2026

A resolution accepting a grant from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
(HDSRF) Public Entity Program through the New Jersey Economic Development
Authority and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to conduct Site
Investigation (SI) and Remedial Investigation (RI) to Colgate Park NJDEP PI #1115665 in
the amount of $221,479.50

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REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS continued

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

*440-2026

A resolution authorizing the design and purchase of a custom art graphic for the fitness
equipment at Colgate Park with National Fitness Campaign, LP P.O. Box 2367, San
Francisco, CA 94126 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.

*441-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 207-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing Remington
& Vernick Engineers, 2059 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 to provide
professional engineering services as a municipal engineer for one (1) year commencing
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00” for
the purpose of reducing the contract amount from $80,000.00 to the new amount not to
exceed $62,620.00.

*442-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 124-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing a contract
to Newark Asphalt Corp., Foot of Passaic Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 for supplying
asphalt pavement and stone dust for one (1) year commencing January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026 in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00” for the purpose of reducing the
contract amount from $30,000 to the new amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

*443-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 88-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing the purchase
of traffic signage materials and accessories for the Department of Public Works through
Morris County Co-operative Purchasing #28 for the period of January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026 from National Highway Products, Inc., 301 Riverside Drive, Millville,
New Jersey 08332 in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00” for the purpose of reducing the
contract amount from $50,000.00 to the new amount no to exceed $40,000.00.

*444-2026

A resolution awarding a contract to Pav-con Construction, Inc., 585 Forest Street, Orange,
New Jersey 07050 for road repairs (Mill and Pave) at 137 Park Street, Orange, New Jersey
in the amount not to exceed $5,600.00.

*445-2026

A resolution awarding a contract to 4 Clean Up, Inc. 4501 Dell Avenue, North Bergen, New
Jersey 07047 for the 2026 Speed Hump Program within the city limits in the amount not to
exceed $34,500.00.

*446-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 165-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing a contract
with Cintas Corporation No. 2., P.O. Box 625737, Cincinnati, OH 45262-5737 to provide
janitorial materials and supplies for all municipal buildings through the Omni Partners
Co-op #3702-22-4618 commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in the
amount not to exceed $40,000.00” for the purpose of reducing the contract amount from
$40,000.00 to the new amount not to exceed $30,000.00.

*447-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 166-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing a contract
with Cintas Corporation No. 2, Cintas Fire Protection, 1705 US Highway 46, Unit 8,
Ledgewood, New Jersey 07852 to provide fire alarm monitoring, fire extinguisher
inspections, materials and supplies and for all municipal buildings through TIPS USA Coop #240501 commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in the amount not to
exceed $55,000.00” for the purpose of reducing the contract amount from $55,000.00 to the
new amount not to exceed $45,000.00.

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REGULAR MEETING
RESOLUTIONS continued

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

*448-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 168-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing a contract
for the purchase of $2 clear ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel for the City of Orange city owned
vehicles and equipment through the Omnia Partners Co-operative Pricing Council with
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., 1025 Airport Way SW, Gainesville, GA 30501
commencing January1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in the amount not to exceed
$200,000.00” for the purpose of reducing the contract amount from $200,000.00 to the new
amount not to exceed $90,594.47.

*449-2026

A resolution amending Resolution 48-2026 entitled “A resolution authorizing a contract for
the purchase of motor fuel (regular unleaded gas) for the City of Orange city owned
vehicles and equipment through the Morris County Co-operative Pricing Council Contract
#1 from Petroleum Traders Corporation, P.O. Box 2357, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46810-2357
commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in the amount not to exceed
$300,000.00” for the purpose of reducing the contract amount from $300,000.00 to the new
amount not to exceed $81,494.56.

*450-2026

A resolution awarding a contract to Concord Municipal Consulting, LLC, 136 Lakeshore
drive, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 to provide public tree inventory and tree assessment
services for the City of Orange Township in the amount not to exceed $49,750.00.

*451-2026

A resolution authorizing Lewis Consulting Group, Inc., 2604 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 600,
Wall, New Jersey 07719 to provide professional services – soil rap compliance (Remediation
Action Permit) for Colgate Park in an amount not to exceed $34,450.00.

*452-2026

A resolution authorizing the services of Hatfield Schwartz, LLC to represent the City of
Orange Township in the matter “Derrick Williams v. City of Orange Township, City of
Orange Police Department, Joseph Satnowski, John Does E-10, ABC Corp 1-10” Docket
No. ESX-L-3575-26 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 per calendar year

*453-2026

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. 40A:12A-29(a) and N.J.S.A.
40A:12A-67(g)

*454-2026

Resolution approving settlement agreement in the matter of Deborah Upchurch v. Inservo
Insurance Company, et al, ESX-L-6471-22 and Deborah Upchurch v. City of Orange et al.,
ESX-L-1002-26 in the amount of two hundred and twelve thousand five hundred
($212,500.00)

*455-2026

A resolution honoring and recognizing Sarrah Ann Baseanoo for her exemplary
community leadership, dedication to the cultural preservation of the heritage of Trinidad
and Tobago, and outstanding citizenship in the City of Orange Township. (Sponsored by
Councilwoman Quantavia L. Hilbert and the Municipal Council)

*456-2026

Resolution Recognizing International Day Of Peace September 21, 2026 (Sponsored by
Councilmember-at-Large Adrienne Wooten)

*457-2026

A resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Township directing the preparation
and introduction of an ordinance to move the City's regular municipal elections from May
to the November General Election date pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:45-7.1 and related law.
(Sponsored by Councilmember James H. Ward, III).
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

RESOLUTIONS continued
*458-2026

A resolution reappointing Trisha A. Scipio as Acting Municipal Clerk for the City of
Orange Township pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133(c)

*459-2026

A resolution approving the bill list for council meeting vote on September 1, 2026 dated
August 26, 2026 and approving checks issued by the Finance Department in accordance
with Ordinance 2-95 (Grand Total: $14,538,132.00).

MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA:

Second:

NEW BUSINESS, WALK-ON ORDINANCES, WALK-ON RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER
PENDING BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
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) (Postponed from the August 5, 2026 Council Meeting)
a)
b)
31-2026

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

Second:

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. (Postponed from the August 5, 2026 Council Meeting)
a)
b)

Motion to adopt on Introduction:
Final Reading October 6, 2026

Second:

*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)

*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)

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REGULAR MEETING
MOTION TO ADJOURN:

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Second:

Adjournment Time: __________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
The next scheduled Municipal Council Conference and Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
September 15, 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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