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AGENDA
April 7, 2026
Council Conference Meeting
7:30 p.m.
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RESOLUTIONS
Finance Policy Committee
1. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund Recreation Department Fees
2. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw warrants for overpaid taxes
3. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw warrant to refund street opening Cash Bond
4. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund dumpster security payment
5. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw warrant for dog licenses for March 2026
6. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant for Board of Adjustment Escrow Monies
7. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant for Planning Board Escrow Monies
8. Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement to enter the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County Cooperative Pricing System
9. Resolution authorizing an award of contract for Westfield Memorial Pool Concessionaire
Public Safety, Transportation and Parking Committee
1. Resolution authorizing payment to Flock Safety for LPR Cameras for the Westfield Police Department
Code Review & Town Property Committee
1. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Arena Realty Partners
Public Works Committee
PRESENTATIONS
ORDINANCES
GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13
GENERAL BUSINESS
OPEN DISCUSSION BY CITIZENS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel Matters
Pending Litigation

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TOWN OF WESTFIELD
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
8:00 PM
PROPOSED AGENDA
This agenda is prepared for the information of the public. It is the order of the meeting; however, if changes in order,
deletions or additions are made, they will be noted at the time.
1.

Roll Call

2.

Invocation

3.

Salute to the flag

4.

Proclamations
Parkinson’s Awareness Month

5.

Advertised Hearings
1. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11
AN ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A 40A:4-45.14)
2. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE
ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND
EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $5,415,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A
DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION
AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS
3. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VANGO
WESTFIELD LLC FOR THE MILLS-FERRIS-PEARSALL HOUSE

6.

Approval of Minutes from Town Council Conference Session held March 24, 2026
Approval of Minutes from Town Council Regular Meeting held March 24, 2026

7.

Open discussion by citizens

8.

Bills and Claims

9.

Reports of Standing Committees
Finance Policy Committee
1. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund Recreation Department Fees
2. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw warrants for overpaid taxes
3. Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw warrant to refund street opening Cash Bond

4.
5.
6.
7.

Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund dumpster security payment
Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw warrant for dog licenses for March 2026
Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant for Board of Adjustment Escrow Monies
Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant for Planning Board Escrow Monies
8. Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement to enter the Educational Services Commission of Morris
County Cooperative Pricing System
9. Resolution authorizing an award of contract for Westfield Memorial Pool Concessionaire
Public Safety, Transportation and Parking Committee
2. Resolution authorizing payment to Flock Safety for LPR Cameras for the Westfield Police Department
3. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13
Code Review & Town Property Committee
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Arena Realty Partners
Public Works Committee

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11
CALENDAR YEAR 2026
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS
AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual
budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget up to 2.0% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to
3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the
difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final
appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union finds it advisable and necessary to
increase its CY 2026 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council hereby determines that a 1.5 % increase in the budget for said year, amounting to
$621,306.66 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is
advisable and necessary; and,
WHEREAS the Town Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part
of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, a
majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2026 budget
year, the final appropriations of the Town of Westfield shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 445.14, be increased by 3.5 %, amounting to $1,449,715.54 and that the CY 2026 municipal budget for the Town of
Westfield be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final
budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance, as introduced, be electronically filed on the
Financial Automation Submission Tracking (F.A.S.T) System in lieu of hard copies being mailed to the Director of the
Division of Local Government Services, within 5 days of introduction; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance, upon adoption, and with the recorded vote
included thereon, be electronically filed on the Financial Automation Submission Tracking (F.A.S.T) System in lieu of
hard copies being mailed to said Director within 5 days after such adoption.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND
MACHINERY, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, NEW COMMUNICATION
AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING
ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN
THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $5,415,000
TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
------------------------------------------------BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey,
as follows:
Section 1.

The Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey (the "Town") is hereby

authorized to make various public improvements and to acquire new additional or replacement equipment and machinery,
new information technology equipment, new communication and signal systems equipment and new automotive vehicles,
including original apparatus and equipment, in, by and for said Town, as more particularly described in Section 4 hereof.
The cost of the improvements includes all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor.
Section 2.

There is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of making the improvements described in

Sections 1 and 4 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purposes"), the respective amounts of money hereinafter stated as the
appropriation for said respective purposes. Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds
authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. It is anticipated that a grant in the amount of $296,665
from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation shall be received by the Town to finance the cost of the
improvement of Dorian Road described in Section 4.A hereof. Said grant funds shall be applied as set forth in Section 12
hereof. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements and no part of the cost thereof shall be assessed against
property specially benefited.
Section 3.

It is hereby determined and stated that the making of such improvements is not a current expense

of said Town.
Section 4.

The several purposes hereby authorized for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued

are set forth in the following "Schedule of Improvements, Purposes and Amounts" which schedule also shows (1) the amount
of the appropriation and the estimated cost of each such purpose, and (2) the amount of each sum which is to be provided

by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance such purposes, and (3) the estimated maximum amount of bonds
and notes to be issued for each such purpose, and (4) the period of usefulness of each such purpose, according to its
reasonable life, computed from the date of said bonds:
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS
A.

Undertaking of the following road improvements: (i) resurfacing of Dorian Road (from Trinity Place to Hyslip
Avenue) (including curb installation or replacement and drainage improvements, where necessary); and (ii)
resurfacing or reconstruction of various roads (including curb installation or replacement and drainage
improvements, where necessary), as set forth on a list prepared by the Town Engineer on file or to be placed on file
with the Town Clerk, and hereby approved as if set forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and
other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Town Council, there may be additions to or deletions from
the list referred to in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence. It is hereby determined and stated that the roads being
improved are of "Class B" or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2
of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the "Local Bond Law").
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

B.

Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new automotive vehicles, including
original apparatus and equipment, for the use of the Department of Public Works ("DPW"), including, but not
limited to: (i) a pickup truck; (ii) a mason dump truck; (iii) a mini skid steer; (iv) a sidewalk snow removal machine;
(v) a plow attachment for a loader; and (vi) a trailer mounted generator.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

C.

$ 150,000
$ 7,150
$ 142,850
15 years

Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new information technology equipment
and new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of the Police Department/Office of Emergency
Management, including, but not limited to: (i) computer equipment; (ii) security cameras, (iii) a security access
control system for the Municipal Building, (iv) ballistic helmets and vests; and (v) active shooter response
equipment.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

E.

$ 375,000
$ 18,000
$ 357,000
5 years

Undertaking of roof and HVAC replacement at the DPW Building. It is hereby determined and stated that the
public building being improved is of "Class B" or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local
Bond Law.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

D.

$4,093,500
$ 194,930
$3,898,570
10 years

$ 216,500
$ 12,265
$ 204,235
5 years

Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment consisting of traffic safety devices for the use of
the Police Department.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost

$ 70,000

Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness
F.

Replacement of parking meters at various locations.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

G.

$ 50,000
$ 2,390
$ 47,610
15 years

Undertaking of various improvements to public buildings and property.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

J.

$ 200,000
$ 9,525
$ 190,475
15 years

Installation of fencing, benches, tables and other amenities at various parks.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

I.

$ 60,000
$ 2,860
$ 57,140
10 years

Undertaking of (i) roof replacement at Fire Headquarters and at Fire Station No. 2 and (ii) interior renovations at
Fire Headquarters. It is hereby determined and stated that the public buildings being improved are of "Class B" or
equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

H.

$ 3,340
$ 66,660
10 years

$ 100,000
$ 4,770
$ 95,230
10 years

Undertaking of the design phase for the construction of a pocket park at 200 South Avenue.
Appropriation and Estimated Cost
Down Payment Appropriated
Bonds and Notes Authorized
Period of Usefulness

$ 100,000
$ 4,770
$ 95,230
15 years

-----------------------------------------------------Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost
$5,415,000
Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated
$ 260,000
Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes
Authorized
$5,155,000
Section 5.

The cost of such purposes, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount of $176,835 which

is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purposes, including architect's fees, accounting, engineering and
inspection costs, legal expenses and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by Section
20 of the Local Bond Law.

Section 6.

It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $260,000, appropriated for down

payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in budgets heretofore adopted for said Town, are
now available to finance said purposes. The sum of $260,000 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of
the cost of said purposes.
Section 7.

To finance said purposes, bonds of said Town of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding

$5,155,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per
annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not
determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted.
Section 8.

To finance said purposes, bond anticipation notes of said Town of an aggregate principal amount

not exceeding $5,155,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance
of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized
to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount
of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this
section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such excess, be applied to the
payment of such notes then outstanding.
Section 9.

Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated on or about the date of

its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be
hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within
limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall be signed by the Mayor and by a
financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Town and attested by the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk. Said
officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity with law. The power to
determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is
hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time
to time in the manner provided by law.
Section 10.

It is hereby determined and declared that the average period of usefulness of said purposes,

according to their reasonable lives, taking into consideration the respective amounts of bonds or notes authorized for said
purposes, is a period of 9.91 years computed from the date of said bonds.

Section 11.

It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local

Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, and that such statement so filed
shows that the gross debt of said Town, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance by
$5,155,000 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations
prescribed by said Local Bond Law.
Section 12.

Any funds received from private parties, the County of Union, the State of New Jersey or any of

their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purposes, shall
be applied to the payment of the cost of such purposes, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of
the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purposes shall be reduced accordingly.
Section 13.

The Town intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in

Sections 1 and 4 of this bond ordinance. If the Town incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Town
hereby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes
in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance.
Section 14.

The full faith and credit of the Town are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal

of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general
obligations of the Town, and the Town shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Town for
the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount.
Section 15.

The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent

of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the
amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file
with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection.
Section 16.

This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof after final passage.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VANGO WESTFIELD LLC FOR
THE MILLS-FERRIS-PEARSALL HOUSE
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., as amended and
supplemented (the “Redevelopment Law”), provides a process for municipalities to participate in the
redevelopment and improvement of areas designated by the municipality as being in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, Vango Westfield LLC (“Vango”) is the owner of the real property designated as Block 2504,
Lot 12.01 (the “Project Property”), which is improved, in part, with a historic 18th-century home known as the
“Mills-Ferris-Pearsall House” (the “Historic Home”); and
WHEREAS, the Project Property is located within a municipally-designated area in need of rehabilitation
pursuant to the Redevelopment Law; and
WHEREAS, the Project Property is subject to the Prospect + Ferris Redevelopment Plan, as amended
and supplemented (the “Redevelopment Plan”), and a redevelopment agreement that provides for the
redevelopment of the Project Property (the “Redevelopment Agreement”), including the rehabilitation and reuse
of the Historic Home; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agreement establishes the parameters regarding the preservation of the
Historic Home during relocation and the redevelopment of the Project Property; and
WHEREAS, Vango, pursuant to the Redevelopment Agreement, is required to enter into an agreement
with a local and reputable non-profit or governmental organization for the provision of cultural, civic and
educational events in the Historic Home; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Agreement, as well as the
parties’ joint commitment to preserving and revitalizing the Historic Home, and ensuring its legacy endures for
future generations through meaningful cultural, civic and educational programming, Vango desire to enter into a

lease agreement with the Town for the Historic Home to allow for site visits, historic tours, school class trips,
public events, and similar educational, civic and cultural activities (the “Lease Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement is for nominal consideration and will commence upon the issuance of
a Certificate of Completion (as defined in the Redevelopment Agreement) in accordance with the Redevelopment
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into the Lease Agreement to memorialize their rights and
obligations with respect to the use of the Historic Home.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County
of Union, State of New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
Section 2. The Lease Agreement is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Lease Agreement, substantially in the form attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A, together with
such additions, deletions, modifications, or revisions deemed necessary or desirable in consultation with counsel.
Furthermore, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the execution of the Lease Agreement, to
attest to the signature of the Mayor and is hereby further authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal of the
Town upon the Lease Agreement.
Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to determine all matters and terms in connection
with the Lease Agreement, all in consultation with counsel to the Town, and the manual or facsimile signature of
the Mayor upon any documents shall be conclusive as to all such determinations. The Mayor, the Town
Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer, the Town Clerk and any other Town official, officer or professional,
are each hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to facilitate the
transaction contemplated hereby, and to take such actions or refrain from such actions as are necessary to facilitate
the transaction contemplated hereby, and any and all actions taken heretofore with respect to the transaction
contemplated hereby are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 4. If any part(s) of this Ordinance shall be deemed invalid, such part(s) shall be severed and the
invalidity thereby shall not affect the remaining parts of this ordinance.

Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final publication as required by law.
Section 6. A copy of this Ordinance shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Town.

Exhibit A
Lease Agreement

LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the “Lease Agreement”), is made as of _____________ ___, 2026 (the
“Effective Date”), by and between VANGO WESTFIELD LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company,
having offices at 1200 Avenue At Port Imperial, Apt 507, Weehawken, NJ 07086 (“Lessor”), and the TOWN OF
WESTFIELD, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of New Jersey having its principal
office at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 (“Lessee” or the “Town”, together with the Lessor,
the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Lessor is the owner of the real properties shown on the municipal tax maps as Block 2504,
Lot 12.01 (formerly Block 2504, Lots 12, 13, and 14) (collectively, the “Project Property”), within which is a
historic 18th-century home known as the “Mills-Ferris-Pearsall House” which was formerly located at 112 Ferris
Place (Block 2504, Lot 14)(the “Historic Home”); and
WHEREAS, the Project Property is located within a municipally-designated area in need of rehabilitation
pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. (“Redevelopment Law”);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Law, the Project Property is subject to a redevelopment plan
dated November 17, 2021, entitled the “Prospect + Ferris Redevelopment Plan,” a copy of which is on file with
the Town Clerk (the “Redevelopment Plan”); and
WHEREAS, a certain Redevelopment Agreement was entered into between Lessor’s predecessor and the
Town dated May 2022, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement dated May
27, 2025 (collectively, and as may hereinafter be amended, the “Redevelopment Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agreement establishes the parameters regarding the preservation of the
Historic Home during relocation of the Historic Home and during the redevelopment activities on the Project
Property, as well as its re-use following issuance of a Certificate of Completion for the Project (as those terms are
defined in the Redevelopment Agreement); and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment
Agreement, as well as the Parties’ joint commitment to preserving and revitalizing the Historic Home, and
ensuring its legacy endures for future generations through meaningful cultural and educational programming, the
Parties desire to enter into this Lease Agreement to memorialize their rights and obligations with respect to the
use of the Premises (as defined below) and the Historic Home.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, and subject to the terms and provisions set forth below, the Lessor and Lessee do hereby
agree as follows:

1. Recitals Incorporated. The above recitals are incorporated into this section of this Lease Agreement as
if fully set forth at length herein.
2. Premises. Lessor hereby demises and leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby rents from Lessor, the Historic
Home and its rear patio located on the Project Property (the “Premises”).
3. Peaceful Possession and Delivery Condition.
(a)

Lessor covenants and warrants that during the term of this Lease Agreement, Lessee shall have the
exclusive use and enjoyment of the Premises for all lawful purposes, subject to the other provisions
of this Lease Agreement. Lessor warrants to Lessee that Lessor has good title to the Premises.

(b)

Lessor shall deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee on the Lease Commencement Date in
water-tight, broom clean, in a good, structurally sound condition with all utilities connected in
good working order, as more particularly detailed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made part
hereof, and in compliance with the Redevelopment Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan, and all
applicable laws.

4. Use. Lessee, its assignees, sublessees, invitees and licensees, shall be permitted to use the Premises for
any educational, civic or cultural purpose which includes, but is not limited to, site visits, historic tours, school
class trips, public events, and similar educational and/or cultural activities (the “Permitted Activities”). Lessee,
its assignees, sublessees, invitees and licensees shall not use the Premises for any purpose other than the Permitted
Activities. Lessee, its assignees, sublessees, invitees and licensees, shall not occupy or use the Premises, nor
permit or suffer the same to be occupied or used for any purposes other than as expressly set forth herein or for
any purpose deemed unlawful, disreputable, or extra hazardous, on account of fire or other casualty.
5. Use of Exterior Area. Lessor hereby grants the Lessee, its assignees, sublessees, invitees and licensees,
the right to use the area of the Project Property immediately adjacent to the Premises, which area is more
particularly shown on the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Exterior Area”) for the Permitted Activities.
The use of the Exterior Area shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained within this Lease Agreement.
Lessee, prior to the use of the Exterior Area, shall submit a written notice to the Lessor identifying the proposed
date and purpose Lessee proposes to use the Exterior Area. Lessor shall provide its consent to Lessee, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, within ten (10) days of receipt of a request from Lessee
to use the Exterior Area.
6. Term; Termination. The term of this Lease Agreement shall commence upon the date that a Certificate
of Completion (as defined in the Redevelopment Agreement) is issued by the Town to the Lessor pursuant to the
Redevelopment Agreement (the “Lease Commencement Date”) and shall terminate on the tenth (10th)
anniversary of the Lease Commencement Date (the “Termination Date”). The Termination Date may be
extended by mutual agreement memorialized by an amendment to this Lease Agreement. Lessee may terminate
this Lease Agreement for no cause upon ninety (90) days’ written notice to the Lessor.
7. Rent. Lessee covenants and agrees to pay to Lessor throughout the Term of this Lease Agreement the
annual rent of ONE AND 00/100 DOLLAR ($1.00) (“Annual Rent”) payable on the Lease Commencement
Date. Lessor acknowledges that Lessee has prepaid the Annual Rent for the entire term of this Lease Agreement.

8. Ownership, Operation and Maintenance Costs. Except as set forth expressly herein, Lessee shall not
be responsible to pay any expenses associated with the cost of utilities, security, refuse, taxes, maintenance, repair
or replacement of fixtures or capital improvements, or any other expense or cost, incurred by Lessor as a result
of its ownership of the Premises and the Exterior Area.
9. Maintenance and Repairs.
(a) Except as set forth in Sections 9(b) and (c)herein, Lessor, at its sole cost and expense, shall keep and
maintain in good order, condition, and repair any damage to, consistent with the requirements applicable
to historically designated properties under applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, the Premises and
the Exterior Area, including all historically significant features thereon, and all other improvements
located on the Premises, including, but without limitation, Structural repairs or replacements to the
Premises (“Structural” meaning walls, roof, foundation, support members, water/sewer mains and similar
items), all the exterior and interior portions of the Premises and of all doors, door checks, windows,
window frames, plate glass, all plumbing and sewage facilities within the Premises including free flow up
to the main sewer line, all fixtures, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning and electrical
systems, sprinkler systems, walls, floors and ceilings. Lessor agrees to perform all maintenance and repairs
of the Premises, in accordance with the Historic Preservation Plan, as required by Section 4.18 of the
Redevelopment Agreement. Lessor, at its sole cost and expense, shall clean and maintain the Project
Property, which cleaning and maintenance shall include, without limitation, snow, ice, and debris removal
on the Project Property. Lessor shall not cause or permit any demolition, alteration, removal, or
deterioration of any part of the Premises that contributes to its historical significance, except as may be
required for ordinary maintenance or repair, and in such case only in compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, and ordinances.
(b) Lessee shall keep the interior of the Premises in neat, clean, and sanitary condition, including removing
all interior trash, which shall be placed by Lessee in designated containers as set forth in Exhibit B for
removal by Lessor, and shall promptly notify Lessor in writing of any condition requiring Lessor’s repair.
(c) Lessee shall be liable for, and shall promptly repair at Lessee’s expense, any damage to the Premises or
the Exterior Area to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, its employees,
agents, contractors, invitees, licensees, or guests, consistent with the requirements applicable to
historically designated properties under applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, including all
historically significant features thereon, and in accordance with the Historic Preservation Plan, as required
by Section 4.18 of the Redevelopment Agreement and to the satisfaction of Lessor. If Lessee fails to
promptly repair the Premises or the Exterior Area, Lessor, in its sole discretion and after written
notification to the Lessee, shall have the right to undertake the performance of such repair work on behalf
of Lessee, in which event Lessor shall promptly notify Lessee of such repair work and Lessee shall
promptly pay Lessor upon demand for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in connection
with such repair work.
10. Lessor and Lessee’s Right to Maintain and Repair.
(a) If Lessor, within ten (10) business days of receipt of written notice from Lessee, fails to proceed with due
diligence to maintain or make repairs required to be made by Lessor under Section 9(a) herein, Lessee
may perform such maintenance or make such repair or repairs at the expense of Lessor, and the reasonable
expenses actually incurred by Lessee in performing said maintenance or in making said repairs shall be
paid to Lessee by Lessor within thirty (30) days after rendition of a bill or statement therefor.
(b) If Lessee, within ten (10) business days of receipt of written notice from Lessor, fails to proceed with due
diligence to maintain or make repairs required to be made by Lessee under Section 9(c) herein, Lessor
may perform such maintenance or make such repair or repairs at the expense of Lessee, and the reasonable

expenses actually incurred by Lessor in performing said maintenance or in making said repairs shall be
paid to Lessor by Lessee within thirty (30) days after rendition of a bill or statement therefor.
11. Utilities Lessor shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide and maintain all utilities to the Premises,
including sewer, water, electric, and gas, as applicable.
12. Taxes and Charges. Lessor shall be responsible for the payment of ad valorem and all other taxes and
charges, if any, assessed against the Premises and the Exterior Area.
13. Historic Home Ownership; Assignment. The Project Property, including the Premises, is owned by
Lessor. This Lease Agreement is intended to run with the land and be binding on all successors and assigns. Lessor
agrees not to convey ownership of the Premises or the Exterior Area, without assigning this Lease Agreement and
the obligations imposed upon Lessor hereunder, and such assignment shall be assumed in writing by the assignee,
in a form acceptable to Lessee, with a copy of such Assignment and Assumption Agreement delivered to Lessee
within ten (10) days of closing on the conveyance.
14. Assignment; Sublease; License of the Historic Home. Lessee shall have the right, without Lessor's prior
consent, to license all or any portion of the Premises, or permit third parties to use the Premises or the Exterior
Area, subject to the restrictions on use as set forth in Section 4 herein. Lessee shall not assign its interest in this
Lease Agreement or sublease all or any part of the Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
15. Lessor’s and Lessee’s Indemnification.
(a) Except to the extent due to the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee or its officers, officials,
contractors, agents, employees, invitees, assignees, sublessees or licensees or Lessee’s failure to perform its
obligations hereunder, Lessor, for itself, its officers, contractors, agents, employees, servants or any of them,
as part of the consideration hereof, covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and save and hold
harmless, Lessee, its officers, officials, contractors, agents, employees, invitees, licensees or any of them,
from and against any and all losses, damages, suits, claims, fines, penalties, costs and expenses whatsoever
(including death and defense of any such claims), including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees,
which it, they or any of them may directly or indirectly suffer, sustain, or be subject to, or be held liable for
in any way connected with or growing out of a violation, breach or default by Lessor (or by any person or
entity acting through, at the direction of or on behalf of the Lessor) of any of the covenants, obligations or
duties of the Lessor under this Lease Agreement. Lessee shall give prompt written notice to Lessor of any
casualty or accident on or about the Premises or the Exterior Area.
(b) Except to the extent due to the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor or its officers, officials,
contractors, agents, employees, invitees or licensees or Lessor’s failure to perform its obligations hereunder,
Lessee, for itself, its officers, assignees, sublessees, contractors, agents, employees, servants or any of them,
as part of the consideration hereof, covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and save and hold
harmless, Lessor, it successors and assigns, its officers, officials, contractors, agents, employees, invitees,
licensees or any of them, from and against any and all losses, damages, suits, claims, fines, penalties, costs
and expenses whatsoever (including death and defense of any such claims), including without limitation
reasonable attorneys' fees, which it, they or any of them may directly or indirectly suffer, sustain, or be
subject to, or be held liable for in any way connected with or growing out of a violation, breach or default by
Lessor (or by any person or entity acting through, at the direction of or on behalf of the Lessor) of any of the
covenants, obligations or duties of the Lessor under this Lease Agreement. Lessor shall give prompt written
notice to Lessee of any casualty or accident on or about the Premises or Exterior Area.

16. Insurance. During the term of this Lease Agreement, the Parties at their sole cost and expense, and for
the mutual benefit of the Parties, shall carry and maintain the following types of insurance:
(a) Lessor shall maintain the following:
(i)

Commercial General Liability Insurance, insuring Lessor against liability for injury and death
to persons, or property damage, including water damage and legal liability, occurring in or about
the Premises or arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use or occupancy thereof. The liability
under such insurance shall be no less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in
the aggregate.

(ii)

Commercial Excess Liability Insurance. Lessor shall maintain commercial excess liability
insurance with a limit of $5,000,000.

(iii)

Commercial Property Insurance. Lessor shall maintain commercial property insurance (Special
Form, Replacement Cost if commercially available) including equipment breakdown covering its
insurable interest in the Premises as described.

(b) Lessee shall maintain the following:
(i)

Commercial General Liability Insurance, insuring Lessee against liability for injury and death
to persons, or property damage, including water damage and legal liability, occurring in or about
the Premises or arising out of the ownership, maintenance, use or occupancy thereof. The liability
under such insurance shall be no less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $2,000,000.00 in
the aggregate.

(ii)

Commercial Excess Liability Insurance. Lessee shall maintain commercial excess liability
insurance with a limit of $5,000,000.

(iii)

Commercial Property Insurance. Lessee shall maintain commercial property insurance (Special
Form, Replacement Cost if commercially available) including equipment breakdown covering its
insurable interest in the Premises as described.

(iv)

Commercial Auto Liability Insurance. Lessee shall maintain auto liability insurance with a limit
of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Coverage shall extend all owned, hired and non-owned
automobiles used in the operation of the Lessee.

(v)

Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance. Lessee shall maintain workers
compensation and employers liability insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of New
Jersey with limits of at least $1,000,000 for each accident for bodily injury and $1,000,000 each
employee for injury by disease. All proprietors, partners, executive officers and members must be
shown as “Included” on the Certificate of Insurance.

(c) The Parties shall require their agents, contractors and sublicensees authorized to enter or perform work on
the Project Property or Premises to carry and maintain the above listed types of insurance.
(d) All insurance provided for in this Paragraph shall be affected under standard form policies issued by
insurers of recognized responsibility, authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey, which are well
rated by national rating organizations. The Parties shall furnish each other Certificates of Insurance, and
the policies must be endorsed to include Additional Insureds. The Certificates of Insurance shall set out
the types of coverage, the limits of liability, and describe the operation by reference to this Lease
Agreement. Each policy of insurance required to be obtained by the Parties as herein provided and each
certificate therefore issued by the insurer shall contain an agreement by the insurer that such policy shall

not be canceled or materially modified without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other
party.

17. Access. Lessor and Lessor’s agents, employees or contractors shall have the right to enter the Premises or
the Exterior Area at any time in the case of an emergency and otherwise at reasonable times upon not less than
forty-eight (48) hours prior notice to Lessee for the purpose of performing any maintenance or repair obligations
as set forth in Section 9(a) herein. Lessor shall not unreasonably interfere with Lessee’s use of the Premises or
the Exterior area during any entry.
18. Compliance with all Laws. Lessee shall, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, promptly comply with all
laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, requirements and directives of the Federal, State, County and municipal
governments or public authorities and of all their departments, bureaus and subdivisions, applicable to and
affecting its use of the Premises and the Exterior Area, (including, but not limited to the Americans with
Disabilities Act) or for the correction, prevention and abatement of nuisances, violations or other grievances in,
upon or connected with Lessee’s use of the Premises or the Exterior Area, during the term of this Lease
Agreement.
19. Disputes; Enforcement. If there is a dispute concerning either Party’s performance under this Lease
Agreement, the Parties will attempt to resolve the dispute amicably between them. If the Parties cannot resolve
the issue amicably, the Parties will mediate the dispute before a third-party mediator jointly agreed to by the
Parties. Each Party will bear its own cost of participating in mediation and the Parties will share the cost of the
mediator equally. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, either Party may then pursue any available
legal or equitable remedy to resolve the dispute.
20. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt
requested, or by recognized overnight carrier such as FedEx, addressed as provided for at the beginning of this
Lease Agreement. The Parties shall promptly advise each other in writing of any change in address for service of
notice. All notices so given shall be deemed effective upon receipt.
21. Entire Agreement. This Lease Agreement and the Redevelopment Agreement represent the entire
understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter expressed herein. Neither prior or
contemporaneous written statements, nor any prior, contemporaneous or future oral agreements shall be
admissible to interpret, alter, modify or amend this Lease Agreement.
22. Estoppel Certificate. Within forty-five (45) days after receipt of written request from Lessee or Lessor
(the “Requesting Party”), the party receiving the request (the “Certifying Party”), agrees to execute and deliver
to the Requesting Party, or any actual or prospective mortgagee or purchaser of the Requesting Party, a statement
certifying (i) that this Lease Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been
modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), (ii) whether the
Certifying Party is in default of the performance of its obligations under this Lease Agreement and whether, to
the Certifying Party’s knowledge, the Requesting Party is in default in performance of any of its obligations under
this Lease Agreement, and, if so, specifying each such default of which Certifying Party may have knowledge,
and (iii) any other information which Requesting Party shall reasonably require, it being intended that any such
statement delivered pursuant hereto may be relied upon by others.
23. Surrender. On the Termination Date or earlier termination of the Lease Agreement, Lessee shall quit and
surrender the Premises in broom-clean condition, and otherwise in good order, condition and repair, except for
ordinary wear and tear and damage by Casualty, and Lessee shall remove all of Lessee’s property therefrom. All
Lessee's personal property, furniture, trade fixtures, shelves, bins, inventory, and equipment not removed from
the Premises when Lessee leaves the Premises upon the Termination Date or other termination of this Lease

Agreement shall thereupon be conclusively presumed to have been abandoned by Lessee and immediately become
Lessor's property; provided, however, that Lessor may require Lessee to remove such personal property, furniture,
trade fixtures, shelves, bins, inventory, and equipment or may have such property removed at Lessee's expense.
24. Amendments. This Lease Agreement may only be altered or amended by a subsequent writing duly
authorized and executed by the Parties.
25. Waiver. No waiver, in whole or in part, of any right or remedy provided for in this Lease Agreement shall
operate as a waiver of any other right or remedy, except as may be otherwise provided herein.
26. Severability. If any of the provisions of this Lease Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Lease Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
27. Drafting Ambiguities and Interpretation. In interpreting any provisions of this Lease Agreement, no
weight shall be given to, nor any construction or interpretation be influenced by, the fact that counsel for one of
the Parties drafted this Lease Agreement. Each Party recognizes that it has had an opportunity to review this Lease
Agreement with its counsel and have contributed to the final form of same. If any clause, provision or section of
this Lease Agreement shall be determined to be apparently contrary to or conflicting with any other clause,
provision or section of this Lease Agreement, then the clause, provision or section containing the more specific
provisions shall control and govern with respect to such apparent conflict.
28. Governing Law. This Lease Agreement has been made, executed and delivered within, and pursuant to
the laws of, the State of New Jersey. The laws of the State of New Jersey shall govern all matters arising out of
or relating to this Lease Agreement, including but not limited to its validity, interpretation, construction,
performance and enforcement.
29. Venue. The Parties agree that venue and jurisdiction regarding any matter pertaining to this Lease
Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County, Law Division and hereby consent to
same.
30. Further Assurances. Except as expressly set forth otherwise herein, the Parties to this Lease Agreement
will at their own cost and expense execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and will take such
other actions as may be reasonably required or appropriate to evidence or carry out the intent and purposes of this
Lease Agreement.
31. Recordation. This Lease Agreement, and any amendments hereto, shall be recorded in the land records
of the Office of the Union County Clerk, it being the intent of the Parties that the rights and obligations set forth
herein shall run with the land during the term of this Lease Agreement.
32. Counterparts. This Lease Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which when executed
shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of
the date listed above.
Witness:

VANGO WESTFIELD LLC

By:

By:
Name:
Title:

Vrasidas Golemis
Sole Member

Witness:

TOWN OF WESTFIELD

By:

By:
Mayor Jeremy Berman

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
COUNTY OF UNION

:
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:

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day of
, 2026, before me personally appeared Vrasidas
Golemis who being by me duly sworn on her oath, deposes and makes proof to my satisfaction that he is the
designated authorized signatory of VANGO WESTFIELD LLC, the entity named in the within Instrument;
that the execution, as well as the making of this Instrument, have been duly authorized by the entity and said
Instrument was signed and delivered by said designated authorized signatory as and for the voluntary act and
deed of said entity.

Notary Public

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
COUNTY OF UNION

:
: ss
:

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day of
, 2026, before me personally appeared Mayor
Jeremy Berman who being by me duly sworn on his oath, deposes and makes proof to my satisfaction that he
is the Mayor of the TOWN OF WESTFIELD, the municipality named in the within Instrument; that the
execution, as well as the making of this Instrument, have been duly authorized by the Town of Westfield and
said Instrument was signed and delivered by said designated authorized signatory as and for the voluntary act
and deed of said entity.

Notary Public

Exhibit A
The Premises

Exhibit B
The Exterior Area

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

RESOLVED, that the Town Treasurer be authorized to refund the following fees to the following individual via
credit card:
Name

Reason

_

Program

_

_

____ _ Fee

Ellen Storch

Withdrew

Mah Jongg Beginner

$54.00
Credit Card

Christopher Johnson

Program Canceled

LEGO w/LEGO Master Corey
Hector Johnson - Minecraft Medieval

$315.00
Credit Card

Alex Spodak

Program Canceled

LEGO w/LEGO Master Corey
Dylan Spodak - Minecraft Medieval

$315.00
Credit Card

Andrew Wells

Program Canceled

LEGO w/LEGO Master Corey
Beckett Wells - Minecraft Medieval

$315.00
Credit Card

Chaylin Goggel

Program Canceled

LEGO w/LEGO Master Corey
Brody Goggel - Minecraft Medieval

$315.00
Credit Card

Richard Mercado

Withdrew

Westfield Memorial Pool Membership
Jacob Graham - Resident Individual

$217.55
Credit Card

Jordana Biancosino

Withdrew

Westfield Memorial Pool Membership
$478.80
Jordana Biancosino - Resident Family of 4 Credit Card

Graciela Woloj

Withdrew

Senior Fitness & Zumba Gold - Spring
Graciela Woloj

$66.50
Credit Card

Darlene Gibbon

Withdrew

Adult Pickleball - Spring Intermediate
Darlene Gibbon - Wednesdays 6:30 PM

$133.00
Credit Card

Francis Adriaens

Withdrew

Adult Pickleball Spring Almost Intermediate $140.00
Lieve Adriaens - Thursdays 6:30 PM
Credit Card

Micaela Brady

Withdrew

Memorial Summer Playground
Emmett Brady - Week 2

$100.00
Credit Card

Micaela Brady

Withdrew

Memorial Summer Playground
Hunter Brady - Week 2

$100.00
Credit Card

Micaela Brady

Withdrew

Memorial Summer Playground
Declan Brady - Week 2

$100.00
Credit Card

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, there exist in the Tax Collector’s records overpaid balances on the following accounts; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer be and hereby is authorized to draw warrants to the following
parties, these amounts being overpaid:
Block/Lot/Qualifier or
Sewer Account ID or
Tax Sale Certificate #
8538-0

Property Address
170 Cottage Place

Amount
$265.00

25-00035

661 Shackamaxon Drive

$15.00

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, Zen Westfield Homes LLC. placed the required cash bond of $1320.00 to cover the right-of-way
improvements for 207 N Scotch Plains Ave associated with Building Permit #25-0480 for 207 N Scotch Plains
Ave; and
WHEREAS, Zen Westfield Homes LLC. is entitled to have this amount to be returned, and
WHEREAS the Town Engineer has inspected the location and has verified the improvements were restored in
accordance with town standards.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer be authorized to draw a warrant in the name of
Zen Westfield Homes, LLC for $1,320.00 and forward to 14 Mayercik Ct, Edison, NJ 08820.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

LET IT HEREBY BE RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer be and hereby is authorized to draw a
warrant for refund of dumpster security payment(s) as follows following final inspection and approval for return
of deposit:
Address
Alania Construction
210 E. Henry St
Linden, NJ 07036

Amount

$975.00

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of $54.60 to the
order of New Jersey Department of Health, P.O. Box 369, Trenton, New Jersey for Dog Licenses issued by the
Town Clerk for the month of March 2026.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, the following applicant has posted monies to be held in escrow to cover expert advice and
testimony in connection with Board of Adjustment application(s) on said property; and
WHEREAS, expert advice and testimony was given; and,
WHEREAS, all bills for these applications have been submitted and paid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to draw a check for
the balance of the escrow monies as follows:

App #
ZBA 19-06

Name
Mark & Karen Hamilton

Address
907 Bailey Court

G/L

Refund
Balance

Return to:

Mark & Karen Hamilton

907 Bailey Court

560-738

$697.81

App #
ZBA 19-31

Name
Eduardo Roca-Sion

Address
500 Rahway Avenue

G/L

Refund
Balance

Return to:

Eduardo Roca-Sion

405 First Street

560-763

$250.00

App #
ZBA 19-35

Name
Lawrence Rolnick

Address
545 Boulevard

G/L

Refund
Balance

Return to:

Lawrence Rolnick

545 Boulevard

560-767

$616.27

Total Disbursement

$1,564.08

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, the following applicant has posted monies to be held in escrow to cover expert advice and
testimony in connection with Planning Board application(s) on said property; and
WHEREAS, expert advice and testimony was given; and,
WHEREAS, all bills for these applications have been submitted and paid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to draw a check for
the balance of the escrow monies as follows:

App #
PB 12-023

Name
E&H Surgent LLC

Address
369 South Avenue East

G/L

Refund
Balance

Return to:

E&H Surgent LLC

369 South Avenue East

550-193

500.00

Total Disbursement

$500.00

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing System and
to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and
WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of Morris County, hereinafter referred to as the “Lead
Agency " has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System known as the “Educational
Cooperative Pricing System” for the purchase of work, materials and supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield, within the County of Union, State of New Jersey, desires to participate in
the Educational Cooperative Pricing System
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on April 7, 2026, by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield
as follows:
This Resolution shall be known and may be cited as the Cooperative Pricing Resolution of the Town of
Westfield, and
As directed by N.J.S.A. 18A-18A-11 et seq. and pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5),
the Town Administrator & Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative
Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency.
The Lead Agency shall advertise for and receive bids from vendors who will make school supplies,
equipment and other related goods and services available to participating members of the said
Cooperative Pricing System at the agreed upon price; and
The Lead Agency entering into contracts on behalf of the Town of Westfield shall be responsible for
complying with the 54 provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all
other provisions of the revised statues of the State of New Jersey. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon passage.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
FINANCE POLICY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, the Recreation Department of the Town of Westfield determined that there was a need for a food
concession for the 2026 season at the Westfield Memorial Pool; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2026, a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) for the aforesaid service
was advertised to be returnable on April 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2026, two (2) responses to the RFP/RFQ was received; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the RFP/RFQ’s and recommends that a contract for the aforementioned
services, as outlined in the Proposal dated April 1, 2026 be awarded to Lizzard Inc. DBA Suspenders, 1131
Magie Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07208, with a payment to the Town of Westfield totaling $30,509.49; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield has deemed that the background, experience and qualifications of the
respondent herein satisfy the criteria as set forth in the RFP/RFQ.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Westfield be and hereby
authorizes an award of contract to Lizzard Inc. DBA Suspenders, 1131 Magie Avenue, Union, New Jersey
07208 for the food concession for the 2026 season at the Westfield Memorial Pool with a payment to the Town
of Westfield totaling $30,509.49.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper Town Officials be authorized to effect whatever actions are
necessary in the execution and discharge of this contract.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION
& PARKING COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey and the Town of Westfield, in particular, has been experiencing a significant
number of vehicle thefts;
WHEREAS, in 2021, to help combat this on-going vehicle theft problem, the Town of Westfield authorized the
implementation of fifteen (15) License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, which were installed at various locations
within the Town of Westfield to detect the presence of stolen vehicles;
WHEREAS, in 2023, to further combat this on-going vehicle theft problem, the Town of Westfield authorized the
implementation of ten (10) more License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras at various additional locations within
the Town of Westfield;
WHEREAS, the Westfield Police Department presently employs the Falcon License Plate Recognition (LPR)
camera, which is offered by Flock Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX 75312-1923.
WHEREAS, Flock Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX 75312-1923 is the sole manufacturer and developer of
the Falcon License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera, as well as the sole provider of the comprehensive monitoring,
processing, and machine vision services integrated with the Falcon License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera;
WHEREAS the Town of Westfield’s 2026 costs of maintaining its twenty-five (25) Falcon License Plate
Recognition (LPR) cameras pursuant to a 5-year agreement with Flock Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX
75312-1923 is $62,500.00.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westfield does hereby authorize payment of $62,500.00 to Flock
Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX 75312-1923 for the Town of Westfield’s 2026 costs of maintaining its
twenty-five (25) Falcon License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras.
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the availability of adequate funds for the payment of this
$62,500.00 to Flock Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX 75312-1923 and which are to be charged to Account
6-01-130-208 under Purchase Order No. 26-01113, prepared in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-1.10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield that payment of
$62,500.00 to Flock Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX 75312-1923 is hereby authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper Town Officials be and are hereby directed to take whatever actions
are warranted in the execution and discharge of this payment to Flock Safety of P.O. Box 121923, Dallas, TX
75312-1923

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TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD,
CHAPTER 13
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union as follows:
SECTION I. That the following section be amended as follows:
1.

Section 13.20 – “Parking Prohibited – At all Times” of the Town Code shall be amended by
adding the following:
Barchester Way, beginning on the northwesterly side at a point 40’ from the intersection of
Lawrence Avenue.

2.

Section 13-21.5 – “Handicapped parking space – On street” of the Town Code shall be amended
by adding the following:
205 Cacciola Place, westerly side, beginning at a point 507’ northeasterly from the intersection
of the westerly curb line of Central Avenue as extended from such beginning point extending
northeasterly for a distance of 16’, creating one (1) 16’ space.
301 Kimball Ave, (Wilson School) easterly side, beginning at a point 123’ northeasterly from the
intersection of the easterly curb line of Baker Avenue as extended from such beginning point
extending northeasterly for a distance of 20’, creating one (1) 20’ space.

SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with any part of the terms of this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or inconsistent.
SECTION III. In the event any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid by any
court, such holding shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so held
unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication, as soon as, and in the manner permitted by
law.

TOWN OF WESTFIELD
WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION NO.
CODE REVIEW &
TOWN PROPERTY COMMITTEE

APRIL 7, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Westfield hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a
lease agreement with the Arena Realty Partners for a temporary ice rink at Gumbert Park.