Morristown public meetings in 2022

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider a tax appeal settlement with Lotz Family Properties, discuss contract negotiations for the Morristown Airport, and vote on a developer's agreement for 126 and 136 South Street. The agenda also includes adopting an ordinance on garbage container requirements and several resolutions, including one supporting federal legislation to combat auto thefts.

• Tax appeal settlement for Lotz Family Properties, LLC v. Town of Morristown
• Developer's agreement for 126 and 136 South Street
• Ordinance O-35-2022 clarifying garbage and recycling container requirements
• Resolution R-169-2022 supporting federal grant program to combat auto thefts
• Resolution R-182-2022 authorizing developer's agreement with South Street Morristown Holdings, LLC

The Council approved a developer's agreement for properties at 126 and 136 South Street and authorized a lease of Town Hall office space to the Morristown Housing Authority. An ordinance was adopted requiring garbage and recycling to be placed in durable containers. Several emergency and service contracts were also awarded.

• Approved developer's agreement for 126 and 136 South Street (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of Town Hall office space to Morristown Housing Authority (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-35-2022 requiring durable containers for waste and recycling (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement of tax appeals for Lotz Family Properties, LLC (Unanimous)
• Awarded emergency contract to Campbell Supply Company for Platform 2 Truck repair (Unanimous)
• Awarded sewer main replacement contract to Jo-Med Contracting Corp. at Morristown Lumber (Unanimous)
• Awarded boiler and unit heater replacement contract to Bogush, Inc. at 65 Spring Street (Unanimous)
• Approved one-time extension of alcohol service hours for Dec 18, 2022 (Unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider ordinances to amend solid waste container rules and vacate Spring Place, and resolutions to approve a best practices inventory and award a roof replacement contract at 65 Spring Street. A public hearing and consent agenda items including minutes approval and a facilities use request are also scheduled.

• Ordinance O-35-2022 amending Chapter 19 on solid waste management to require durable containers for garbage and recycling
• Ordinance O-34-2022 to vacate Spring Place (approx. 10,558 sq ft) in Morristown
• Resolution R-166-2022 awarding roof replacement contract at 65 Spring Street to Donald G. Smith Contracting, Inc.
• Resolution R-165-2022 approving Best Practices Inventory for 100% state aid
• Facilities use request: Ecuadorian Community Procession on November 26, 2022, 9:30 AM–12 PM

The Town Council adopted an ordinance to vacate Spring Place and approved a construction contract for roof replacement at 65 Spring Street. Council also introduced an ordinance regarding solid waste container requirements and approved the annual Best Practices Inventory to secure state aid.

• Adopted Ordinance O-34-2022 to vacate Spring Place (Unanimous)
• Approved construction contract to Donald G. Smith Contracting, Inc. for roof replacement at 65 Spring Street (Unanimous)
• Approved for introduction Ordinance O-35-2022 regarding garbage and recycling container requirements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-165-2022 approving the Best Practices Inventory (Unanimous)
• Approved facilities use request for Ecuadorian Community Procession on November 26, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 31, 2017, February 7, 2017, and October 25, 2022 meetings (Unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider an ordinance to vacate Spring Place (approx. 10,558 sq ft) and adopt resolutions awarding a change order to Jo-Med Contracting Corp. for the 2022 Curb, Sidewalk, and Drainage Improvement Project and a contract to Cerbo's Parsippany Greenhouse, Inc. for fall 2022 tree planting. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with minutes approval and a facilities use request for the MPAC Theatre of Light event.

• Ordinance O-34-2022 to vacate Spring Place (approx. 10,558 sq ft)
• Resolution R-163-2022: change order to Jo-Med Contracting Corp. for 2022 Curb, Sidewalk, and Drainage Improvement Project
• Resolution R-164-2022: contract to Cerbo's Parsippany Greenhouse, Inc. for fall 2022 tree planting
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Dec. 20, 2016 and Oct. 11, 2022 meetings
• Facility use request for Vail Mansion Lawn for MPAC Theatre of Light event on Dec. 4, 2022

The Town Council unanimously adopted resolutions for a curb and drainage project change order and a fall tree planting contract. Council also introduced an ordinance to vacate Spring Place to make the land taxable. A request for the use of the Vail Mansion Lawn for a December event was approved.

• Approved use of Vail Mansion Lawn for MPAC Theatre of Light event on Dec 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance O-34-2022 to vacate Spring Place (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-163-2022 awarding change order no. 1 to Jo-Med Contracting Corp for 2022 Curb, Sidewalk, and Drainage Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-164-2022 awarding contract to Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouse, Inc. for Fall 2022 tree planting (Unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to vote on several contracts and resolutions, primarily focused on runway rehabilitation at the Morristown Municipal Airport. The body will also consider a parking ordinance change and a resolution regarding brewery licenses.

• Contract award to Union Paving and Construction, Co., Inc. for $5,814,085 for Airport Runway 5-23 Phase D construction
• Payment of $60,450 to DM Airports, Ltd. for Airport Runway 5-23 Phase D administrative fees
• Engineering task orders for Airport Runway 5-23 totaling up to $1,350,000 (McFarland-Johnson, Inc. and Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.)
• Ordinance O-33-2022 to relocate a dedicated handicapped parking space at 35 Clyde Potts Drive
• Resolution R-156-2022 opposing special conditions on Limited Brewery Licenses

The council awarded a $5.8 million contract for Phase D of the Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Safety Area Construction Project at Morristown Municipal Airport. It also adopted a non-binding resolution opposing special conditions on limited brewery licenses, with two members abstaining. Other actions included approving a fire house restroom renovation contract, authorizing engineering services for airport projects, and appointing a new alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Awarded $5,814,085 contract to Union Paving and Construction for airport runway Phase D construction (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing special conditions on limited brewery licenses (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $60,450 payment to DM Airports for administrative fees on airport project (unanimous)
• Authorized task order #8 for $687,877 for construction inspection services on airport project (unanimous)
• Authorized task order #9 for $362,000 for design/bidding services for airport Phase E (unanimous)
• Authorized task order #12 for $300,000 for design/bidding services for airport Phase E (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to RSA Home Improvements for Speedwell Avenue Fire House restroom renovations (unanimous)
• Appointed Kristin Baltadonis as Alternate II member of Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider several ordinances regarding residential parking, law enforcement hiring, and traffic regulations. The meeting also includes resolutions for a FEMA fire equipment grant, electricity supply services, and the 2021 annual audit.

• Ordinance O-33-2022: Relocating a dedicated handicapped parking space at 35 Clyde Potts Drive
• Ordinance O-30-2022: Authorizing the hiring of entry-level law enforcement officers via alternate routes
• Ordinance O-31-2022: Amending daily rates for School Traffic Guards
• Ordinance O-32-2022: Amending residential permit parking on Harrison and Morton Streets
• Resolution R-151-2022: Amending the 2022 budget to include a $35,238.09 FEMA Fire Equipment Grant

The council unanimously adopted three ordinances: one allowing entry-level police hiring through an alternate route, one amending the daily rate for school traffic guards, and one revising residential permit parking on Harrison and Morton Streets. A resolution opposing special conditions on limited brewery licenses was tabled for further review. The council also approved a $35,238 FEMA fire equipment grant and authorized First Night Morris to run New Year's Eve activities.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing entry-level police hiring through alternate route (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending daily rate for school traffic guards (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance revising residential permit parking on Harrison and Morton Streets (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution opposing special conditions on limited brewery licenses (unanimous)
• Approved $35,238 FEMA fire equipment grant budget insertion (unanimous)
• Authorized First Night Morris to administer Dec. 31 activities (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus property by auction (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 annual audit report (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is deciding on several high-value capital projects and ordinances, including the purchase of the Morristown Post Office and a one-year rent increase freeze for 2023. The body will also vote on compensation for firefighters and fire officers.

• Appropriation of $7,224,412 for capital improvements at Morristown Municipal Airport
• Ordinance to impose a one-year rent increase freeze for 2023 on rent-leveled units
• Authorization to purchase the Morristown Post Office at 1 Morris Street
• Appropriation of $400,000 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for 2022 improvements
• Sale of 17 Orchard Street to Morris Habitat for Humanity for 2 affordable housing units

The Morristown Town Council unanimously adopted eight ordinances, including a one-year rent increase freeze for 2023, a $7.2 million appropriation for airport capital improvements, and authorization to enter a contract to purchase the Morristown Post Office at 1 Morris Street. The council also introduced three new ordinances for future public hearings, approved 11 resolutions en masse, and confirmed Derrick Harris-McCoy to the Morristown Housing Authority (6-0).

• Adopted one-year rent increase freeze for rent-controlled units (O-27-2022, unanimous)
• Appropriated $7,224,412 for Morristown Airport capital improvements (O-28-2022, unanimous)
• Authorized contract to purchase 1 Morris Street (Morristown Post Office) with six-month due diligence (O-25-2022, unanimous)
• Conveyed 17 Orchard Street to Morris Habitat for Humanity for two affordable housing units (O-22-2022, unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 from Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for sewer improvements (O-26-2022, unanimous)
• Adopted compensation ordinances for FMBA Local 43 firefighters and Local 243 fire officers (O-23-2022, O-24-2022, unanimous)
• Approved 11 resolutions including snow removal contract, street sweeper purchase, and School Resource Officer agreement (R-139-2022 through R-149-2022, unanimous)
• Confirmed Derrick Harris-McCoy to Morristown Housing Authority (6-0, Foster abstained)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is reviewing several ordinances including a $7.2 million airport improvement project and the sale of 17 Orchard Street for affordable housing. The agenda also includes various contract awards, liquor license renewals, and a proposed one-year rent increase freeze for 2023.

• Ordinance to finance $7,224,412 in Morristown Municipal Airport capital improvements
• Ordinance to sell 17 Orchard Street to Morris Habitat for Humanity for 2 affordable housing units
• Ordinance to authorize the purchase of the Morristown Post Office at 1 Morris Street from the US Postal Service
• Ordinance to impose a one-year rent increase freeze on certain units for 2023
• Ordinance appropriating $400,000 for various sewer improvements

The Morristown Town Council introduced eight ordinances for future adoption, including a one-year rent increase freeze for 2023, a $7.2 million airport capital improvement appropriation, and the sale of 17 Orchard Street to Morris Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. The council also adopted a $1.5 million bond ordinance for capital improvements and approved multiple resolutions, including contracts for curb/sidewalk work and firefighter agreements. One resolution (R-139-2022) was tabled, and two new business items were tabled or withdrawn.

• Introduced rent freeze ordinance O-27-2022 (unanimous)
• Introduced $7,224,412 airport capital improvements ordinance O-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Introduced 17 Orchard Street sale to Morris Habitat for Humanity O-22-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted $1.5M bond ordinance O-12-2022 for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract to Jo-Med Contracting for curb/sidewalk/drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $498,675.50 airport runway keel rehabilitation contract to Reivax (unanimous)
• Approved firefighter and fire officer MOAs with FMBA Local 43 and 243 (unanimous)
• Tabled M-Station maintenance agreement R-139-2022 to Sept. 13

Town Council ABC Board Meeting

The ABC Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the renewal of a plenary distribution license for Chardonnay Wines. The board is also considering Resolution No. R-125-2022 to authorize the renewal of plenary retail distribution licenses for the 2022-2023 term.

• Renewal of Plenary Distribution License no. 1424 -44-028-007 (Chardonnay Wines)
• Resolution No. R-125-2022: Renewal of plenary retail distribution licenses for 2022-2023

The Town Council, sitting as the Local ABC Board, held a public hearing on ABC violations at Chardonnay Wines & Spirits, where the licensee agreed to bar the former partner involved in alleged crimes and to confiscate IDs from underage patrons. Resolution R-125-2022, authorizing renewal of plenary retail distribution licenses for 2022-2023, was adopted by a 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Silva and Umbriac voting no. Councilmember Cotten was excused.

• Adopted Resolution R-125-2022 renewing plenary retail distribution licenses for 2022-2023 (4-2)
• Held public hearing on ABC violations at Chardonnay Wines & Spirits
• Licensee agreed to bar former partner from premises and confiscate IDs from underage patrons

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Morristown Town Council adopted five ordinances, including a $500,000 special emergency appropriation for a property revaluation program and a $608,675.50 appropriation for airport capital improvements. The council also approved several resolutions, including a contract for dam repairs and a grant application for firefighter turnout gear. Four resolutions affirming the denial of cannabis business licenses were adopted with a 4-0 vote, with two members abstaining. Two resolutions related to budget insertions were withdrawn.

• Adopted O-16-2022 establishing compensation ranges for Local 255 union employees (unanimous)
• Adopted O-17-2022 authorizing alternate route hiring for entry-level law enforcement (unanimous)
• Adopted O-18-2022 amending police contracted employment rules (unanimous)
• Adopted O-19-2022 appropriating $608,675.50 for Morristown Airport capital improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted O-21-2022 authorizing $500,000 special emergency appropriation for property revaluation (unanimous)
• Adopted R-116-2022 awarding dam repair contract to RSA Home Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted R-120-2022 renewing plenary retail distribution license (4-0, two abstentions)
• Adopted R-121 through R-124 affirming denial of four cannabis business licenses (4-0 each, two abstentions)

Town Council Special Meeting

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding cannabis license appeals. The session focuses on four specific applicants.

• Cannabis License Appeal: ALTA AMFI
• Cannabis License Appeal: The Banc Street Collective
• Cannabis License Appeal: The Summit
• Cannabis License Appeal: Tangerine Tree Dispensary

The Town Council held a public hearing on four appeals of the Cannabis Advisory Board's license award recommendations. Each applicant presented their case, and the Council will take formal action at the July 12, 2022 Regular Meeting. No decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Heard appeal from The Summit for a second cannabis license
• Heard appeal from ALTA AMFI to reconsider license decision
• Heard appeal from The Banc Street Collective for a cannabis license
• Noted no representative attended for Tangerine Tree Dispensary appeal
• Entered executive session to discuss privileged cannabis licensing matter; no action taken

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is voting on several ordinances, including a $1.5 million bond for capital improvements and a $500,000 emergency appropriation for real property revaluation. The body is also discussing restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers and updates to police hiring and compensation.

• Ordinance O-12-2022: Appropriating $1,500,000 and authorizing $1,425,000 in bonds for capital improvements
• Ordinance O-21-2022: $500,000 special emergency appropriation for real property revaluation
• Ordinance O-19-2022: $608,675.50 appropriation for Morristown Municipal Airport capital improvements
• Ordinance O-20-2022: Restrictions on the seasonal use of gas-powered leaf blowers
• Resolution R-97-2022: Addition of an anti-nepotism policy to the Personnel Handbook

The council adopted a $1.5 million bond ordinance for capital improvements and introduced an ordinance to restrict seasonal use of gas-powered leaf blowers (O-20-2022) by a 4-3 vote. It also introduced ordinances on employee compensation, police hiring, and a $500,000 property revaluation. All other resolutions and ordinances on the agenda were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted $1.5M capital improvements bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced gas-powered leaf blower seasonal restriction ordinance (4-3)
• Introduced $500,000 property revaluation special emergency appropriation (unanimous)
• Introduced Local 255 employee compensation ordinance for 2021-2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance creating alternate route for entry-level police hiring (unanimous)
• Adopted anti-nepotism policy for personnel handbook (unanimous)
• Renewed 2022-2023 liquor licenses, amended to remove Chardonnay Wines for hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution urging state to restore Energy Tax Receipts (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is holding public hearings and voting on the adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget and the Special Improvement District Budget. The body is also considering several grant applications for roadway and transit improvements and annual salary ordinances for officials.

• Proposed bond ordinance for capital improvements appropriating $1,500,000
• Adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget and Special Improvement District Budget
• Grant applications for Lidgerwood Parkway, Paula Court, and Abbett Avenue roadway improvements
• Grant applications for Morristown Train Station Improvements (Phase II) and Washington Streetscape (Phase V)
• PILOT agreement for the rehabilitation of 33 Clyde Potts Drive

The Morristown Town Council unanimously adopted the 2022 municipal budget and the 2022 Special Improvement District budget. Several ordinances were introduced for future consideration, including a $1.5 million capital improvements bond ordinance. The council also approved multiple resolutions, including grant applications for roadway and train station improvements, and authorized a PILOT agreement for rehabilitation at 33 Clyde Potts Drive. No substantive decisions were made on taxi rates, which were discussed but tabled for future review.

• Adopted 2022 Municipal Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Special Improvement District Budget (unanimous)
• Introduced $1.5M capital improvements bond ordinance (unanimous, final vote 6/28)
• Introduced salary ordinances for elected officials and non-union positions (unanimous, no increases)
• Adopted ordinance amending handicapped parking placard at 15 Hill Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending parking regulations on Early Street and Logan Place (unanimous)
• Approved NJDOT grant applications for Lidgerwood Parkway, train station, and Washington Street projects (unanimous)
• Authorized PILOT agreement for 33 Clyde Potts Drive rehabilitation (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will review several ordinances regarding traffic and parking regulations. The meeting includes votes on multiple contracts for road improvements, fire house reinforcement, and affordable housing services.

• Ordinance O-10-2022: Amending a dedicated handicapped parking space at 15 Hill Street
• Ordinance O-11-2022: Amending parking regulations for Early Street and Logan Place
• Ordinance O-9-2022: Establishing a Cap Bank to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution R-81-2022: Road improvements for Valley View Drive, Ford Ave, and Headley Road
• Resolution R-86-2022: Local retail cannabis business license for Uma Flowers NJ, LLC at 102 Ridgedale Avenue

The Morristown Town Council awarded one of two available local retail cannabis licenses to Uma Flowers NJ, LLC for a dispensary at 102 Ridgedale Avenue, with a 6-0 vote (Council President Armington abstained). The council also adopted a cap bank ordinance, approved several contracts and resolutions, and introduced two traffic-related ordinances for future public hearings.

• Awarded local retail cannabis license to Uma Flowers NJ, LLC (6-0, Armington abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance O-9-2022 establishing a cap bank (unanimous)
• Approved person-to-person transfer of liquor license to Colonial Wine & Spirit Inc (unanimous)
• Awarded contracts for road improvements on Valley View Drive, Ford Ave, Headley Road (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for 2021 road milling and resurfacing (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Jo-Med Contracting Corp for Morris Street Fire House garage floor reinforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Valley Health Medical Group for alcohol and drug testing services (unanimous)
• Awarded affordable housing services contract to CGP&H (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to introduce the 2022 municipal budget and the Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District budget. The body will also consider an ordinance to regulate commercial filming and a measure to establish a budget cap bank.

• Resolution R-72-2022: Introducing and approving the 2022 municipal budget
• Ordinance O-8-2022: Adding a new section to regulate commercial filming and fees
• Ordinance O-9-2022: Establishing a cap bank to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution R-76-2022: Purchase of a new body for a Ford F450 Mason Dump for the DPW
• Resolution R-79-2022: Introducing the 2022 budget for the Morristown Partnership Special Improvement District

The Morristown Town Council adopted the 2022 municipal budget of $51.2M (R-72-2022) and related budget resolutions, all unanimously. It also introduced Ordinance O-9-2022 to establish a cap bank, and adopted Ordinance O-8-2022 regulating commercial filming. A facilities use request for a youth rally was tabled to May 24, 2022.

• Adopted 2022 municipal budget of $51.2M (R-72-2022) (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-9-2022 to establish a cap bank (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-8-2022 regulating commercial filming (unanimous)
• Adopted R-73-2022 authorizing self-examination of budget (unanimous)
• Adopted R-74-2022 using 3-year average for COVID-19 affected revenues (unanimous)
• Adopted R-75-2022 recognizing single-use plastic bag phase-out law (unanimous)
• Adopted R-76-2022 authorizing purchase of Ford F450 dump body (unanimous)
• Tabled facilities use request for Our Youth Their Future Inc. youth rally (next: 5/24/2022)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider an ordinance to regulate commercial filming through a new permit process and fees. The Council will also vote on a resolution to reject all received bids for dam maintenance at various locations and authorize a re-bid.

• Ordinance O-8-2022: Creating a commercial film permit and related fees
• Resolution R-71-2022: Rejecting all bids for dam maintenance and authorizing a re-bid
• Liquor license extensions for Town Bar & Kitchen, Sushi Lounge, and Root's/Agricola to include sidewalk cafe use
• Discussion on enforcement of no bikes on the sidewalk in the Business District

The Morristown Town Council unanimously approved the introduction of Ordinance O-8-2022, which would create a commercial film permit process with fees, and set a public hearing for May 10, 2022. The council also unanimously adopted Resolution R-71-2022 to reject all bids for dam maintenance and authorize a re-bid. Consent agenda items, including approval of prior minutes and sidewalk cafe liquor license extensions for three establishments, were adopted unanimously. No ordinances were adopted, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved introduction of commercial filming ordinance O-8-2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution R-71-2022 rejecting dam maintenance bids and authorizing re-bid (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and sidewalk cafe liquor license extensions for Town Bar & Kitchen, Sushi Lounge, Root's/Agricola (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is considering several resolutions including the sale of $10,000,000 in General Improvement Bonds. The agenda also includes authorizing a preliminary investigation into a potential condemnation area for redevelopment.

• Ordinance O-7-2022: Amends annual license terms for sidewalk cafes
• Resolution R-66-2022: Determines form and sale of $10,000,000 General Improvement Bonds
• Resolution R-67-2022: Combines existing debt into a single $10,000,000 bond issue to be paid over 10 years
• Resolution R-65-2022: Authorizes additional 2022 temporary budget appropriations
• Resolution R-70-2022: Authorizes Planning Board investigation of Block 5901 for redevelopment

The Morristown Town Council unanimously adopted all resolutions and ordinances on the agenda, including a $10 million general improvement bond sale, an ordinance amending sidewalk cafe licensing, and a resolution supporting Drew University Forest conservation. The council also approved a resolution authorizing a preliminary investigation of a property at North Park Place and Washington Street as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment, despite a request to table it. All votes were unanimous with two members excused.

• Adopted O-7-2022 amending sidewalk cafe license term (unanimous)
• Adopted R-63-2022 authorizing tax exemption, cancellation, and refund (unanimous)
• Adopted R-64-2022 supporting Drew University Forest conservation (unanimous)
• Adopted R-65-2022 authorizing additional 2022 temporary appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted R-66-2022 determining form and sale of $10,000,000 general improvement bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted R-67-2022 combining bond issues into single $10,000,000 issue (unanimous)
• Adopted R-68-2022 authorizing entry into BMED Gateway Fund Medicare Advantage program (unanimous)
• Adopted R-70-2022 authorizing Planning Board preliminary investigation for condemnation area (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to vote on grant funding for the Morristown Municipal Airport and a budget appropriation transfer for health and sick leave reserves. The body will also consider ordinances regarding sidewalk cafe license terms and the removal of a specific handicapped parking space on Liberty Street.

• Resolution R-61-2022: Grant funding from FAA and NJDOT for Morristown Municipal Airport runway 5-23 rehabilitation
• Ordinance O-7-2022: Modifying the annual license term for sidewalk cafes
• Ordinance O-6-2022: Deleting a designated handicapped parking space on Liberty Street
• Resolution R-62-2022: 2021 Budget appropriations transfer for Health Insurance and Accumulated Sick and Vacation reserves
• Liquor license extension for The Office to include a licensed sidewalk cafe

The Morristown Town Council adopted Resolution R-61-2022 authorizing grant applications and agreements with the FAA and NJDOT for rehabilitation of Runway 5-23 and associated safety areas at the Morristown Municipal Airport, with a 4-2 vote. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance O-6-2022 to rescind a designated handicapped parking space on Liberty Street, and approved a consent agenda item extending a liquor license to include a sidewalk cafe. Ordinance O-7-2022, amending sidewalk cafe license terms, was introduced for a future public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion on gas-powered leaf blowers was held without action.

• Adopted Resolution R-61-2022 for FAA/NJDOT grant for airport runway rehab (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance O-6-2022 rescinding handicapped parking space on Liberty Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: liquor license extension for sidewalk cafe (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance O-7-2022 amending sidewalk cafe license term (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider several ordinances regarding land development and parking, as well as a developer's agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on a grant application for the Morristown Post Office and a contract for an urban tree inventory.

• Resolution R-56-2022: Developer's agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc.
• Resolution R-57-2022: Grant application for Morristown Post Office Preservation Plan
• Resolution R-58-2022: Contract to PlanIT Geo, Inc. for urban tree inventory
• Ordinance O-6-2022: Rescinding a designated handicapped parking space on Liberty Street
• Ordinance O-4-2022 and O-5-2022: Amendments to the Land Development Ordinance

The Morristown Town Council unanimously adopted two land development ordinance amendments (O-4-2022 and O-5-2022), authorized a developer's agreement with 7-Eleven, and approved several resolutions including a tree inventory contract. After a failed nomination, Ken McPherson was appointed to the Morristown Housing Authority in a 4-3 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance O-4-2022 modifying 'rooming house' (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance O-5-2022 modifying 'active use' in downtown (unanimous)
• Authorized developer's agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for Morristown Post Office preservation (unanimous)
• Awarded urban tree inventory contract to PlanIT Geo Inc. (unanimous)
• Renewed club license no. 1424-31-039-002 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget appropriations transfer (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken McPherson to Morristown Housing Authority (4-3)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including grant applications for the Morristown Municipal Airport and a contract for evaluating the historic post office. The agenda also includes appointments to the Morristown Housing Authority and discussions regarding gas-powered leaf blower noise exemptions.

• Contract with Historic Building Architects, LLC for evaluation of the historic Morristown Post Office
• Grant applications for Morristown Municipal Airport runway rehabilitation
• Designation of Mesler's Towing & Auto Body as a private trespass towing company for 2022
• Designation of official tow companies for the Police rotating call list for 2022
• Bid award to National Water Main Cleaning Company for sewer services

The Town Council voted 0-7 to deny Resolution R-51-2022, which would have authorized applying for FAA and NJDOT grant funding for runway rehabilitation at the Morristown Municipal Airport. The Council unanimously approved Resolution R-48-2022, authorizing a professional services contract with Historic Building Architects, LLC for the evaluation of the historic Morristown Post Office as part of the acquisition due diligence process. The Council also unanimously adopted resolutions designating tow companies for 2022, awarding a sewer inspection bid, and approving an appropriations transfer. A Housing Authority commissioner appointment and an MHA update were tabled to the March 8, 2022 meeting.

• Denied Resolution R-51-2022 (airport grant application) by a 0-7 vote.
• Approved Resolution R-48-2022 (contract with Historic Building Architects for post office evaluation) unanimously.
• Adopted Resolution R-52-2022 designating Mesler's Towing & Auto Body as a private trespass towing company for 2022.
• Adopted Resolution R-53-2022 designating official tow companies for the Police rotating call list for 2022.
• Adopted Resolution R-54-2022 awarding a bid to National Water Main Cleaning Company for sewer services.
• Adopted Resolution R-55-2022 authorizing 2021 budget appropriations transfers.
• Tabled the Morristown Housing Authority commissioner appointment to the March 8, 2022 meeting.
• Tabled the MHA update by Director Keith Kinard to the March 8, 2022 meeting.

Town Council Redevelopment Entity Meeting

The Town Council Redevelopment Entity will meet to consider a resolution regarding a specific property designation. The primary action is the designation of a developer for a local lot.

• Resolution R-36-2022: Designating Centurion Development LLC as redeveloper of Block 4901, Lot 10

The Morristown Redevelopment Entity unanimously adopted Resolution R-36-2022, designating Centurion Development LLC as redeveloper of Block 4901, Lot 10. This allows the developer to file a site plan application with the Planning Board, with conditions including Historic Preservation Commission review and addressing concerns from the Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Adopted Resolution R-36-2022 designating Centurion Development LLC as redeveloper of Block 4901, Lot 10 (unanimous, 6-0, Cotten absent)
• Opened and closed public hearing with no comments (unanimous)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding police officer compensation and modifications to rooming house and downtown active use definitions. The body is also reviewing professional service contracts for labor counsel and post office evaluation.

• Ordinance O-2-2022: Establishing compensation for PBA Local 43 Police Officers
• Ordinance O-4-2022 and O-5-2022: Modifying 'rooming house' and 'active use' in Land Development Ordinance
• Ordinance O-3-2022: Amending residential permit parking on Columba, Grant, Cleveland, Clinton Streets and Bellevue Terrace
• Resolution R-48-2022: Professional services contract with Historic Building Architects, LLC for post office evaluation
• Resolutions R-45-2022 and R-46-2022: Awarding labor counsel contracts to Plosia Cohen, LLC and Hatfield Schwartz

The Morristown Town Council denied The Homestead's request to extend its licensed premises for St. Patrick's Day, citing noise concerns and proximity to residences. The council also approved two ordinances: one establishing police compensation per a new union agreement, and another amending residential parking regulations on several streets. Additionally, two land-use ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, and several resolutions were adopted, including contracts for labor counsel and a grant application.

• Denied The Homestead's licensed premises extension for St. Patrick's Day (unanimous, 5-0)
• Adopted ordinance O-2-2022 establishing police compensation per PBA Local 43 MOU (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance O-3-2022 amending residential parking on Columba, Grant, Cleveland, Clinton Streets and Bellevue Terrace (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance O-4-2022 modifying 'rooming house' definition (unanimous, public hearing 3/8/2022)
• Introduced ordinance O-5-2022 clarifying active use requirements downtown (unanimous, public hearing 3/8/2022)
• Adopted resolution R-45-2022 awarding labor counsel contract to Plosia Cohen, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution R-46-2022 awarding labor counsel contract to Hatfield Schwartz (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution R-48-2022 for post office evaluation contract (unanimous, next 2/22/2022)

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will discuss police officer compensation and a memorandum of agreement with PBA Local 43. The body is deciding on the reappropriation of $150,000 for the potential acquisition of the Town Post Office property and updates to residential permit parking. Public hearings are scheduled for Family Promise of Morris County grant applications.

• Bond Ordinance O-1-2022 to reappropriate $150,000 for potential Town Post Office property acquisition
• Ordinance O-2-2022 establishing compensation for PBA Local 43 police officers
• Ordinance O-3-2022 revising residential permit parking on Columba, Grant, Cleveland, Clinton streets and Bellevue Terrace
• Resolution R-39-2022 authorizing preliminary studies for condemnation of 2-10 Washington Street
• Public hearings for Family Promise of Morris County FY 2022 ESG and CDBG applications

The Morristown Town Council unanimously adopted a five-year police contract with PBA Local 43 and approved a resolution authorizing preliminary condemnation work on 2-10 Washington Street. It also introduced ordinances on employee compensation and parking changes, and adopted a bond ordinance reallocating $150,000 for potential post office acquisition. All actions were unanimous.

• Adopted police contract with PBA Local 43 (2021-2025) (unanimous)
• Authorized condemnation studies for 2-10 Washington Street (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance setting police compensation (unanimous)
• Introduced parking regulation changes on five streets (unanimous)
• Adopted bond ordinance reallocating $150,000 for post office acquisition (unanimous)
• Awarded labor counsel contract to Genova Burns (unanimous)
• Reappointed Livier Sierra as Deputy Registrar (unanimous)
• Designated official tow companies for 2022 (unanimous)

Town Council Redevelopment Entity Meeting

The Town Council Redevelopment Entity will meet to discuss the designation of a redeveloper for a specific property. The primary item on the agenda is a resolution regarding Block 4901, Lot 10.

• Resolution R-36-2022: Designating Centurion Development LLC as redeveloper of Block 4901, Lot 10

The Morristown Redevelopment Entity voted unanimously to table Resolution R-36-2022, which would designate Centurion Development LLC as redeveloper of Block 4901, Lot 10. Council members cited insufficient time for review, concerns about single-parcel redevelopment, and the need for input from the Historic Preservation Commission and church trustees. The resolution will be reconsidered at the next meeting on February 10, 2022.

• Tabled Resolution R-36-2022 designating Centurion Development LLC as redeveloper (unanimous)
• Scheduled reconsideration for February 10, 2022 meeting

Town Council Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings on grant applications for street outreach and homeless services. The body is also voting on a wide range of professional service contracts and board appointments.

• Ordinance O-1-2022: Reappropriating $150,000 for potential acquisition of the Town Post Office property
• Public hearings for FY 2022 ESG and CDBG applications for Visions and Pathways and Homeless Solutions, Inc.
• Contract for Appraisal Systems Inc. to perform revaluation of all real property in Morristown
• Professional service contracts for legal counsel, municipal prosecutors, and consulting engineers
• Resolution R-31-2022: Tax exemption, cancellation, and refund of 2021 taxes for a disabled veteran

The Morristown Town Council approved the introduction of Ordinance O-1-2022, which reappropriates $150,000 in bond proceeds for preliminary expenses related to the potential acquisition of the Town Post Office property. The council also adopted a series of resolutions awarding professional service contracts for legal, engineering, and other services, and confirmed appointments to several boards and commissions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved introduction of Ordinance O-1-2022 reappropriating $150,000 for post office acquisition (unanimous)
• Adopted Cash Management Plan for 2022 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Hamfeldt Video, LLC for video-recording council meetings (unanimous)
• Awarded IT support contract to ATON Computing (unanimous)
• Awarded professional services contracts for bond counsel, general legal counsel, and other roles (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Appraisal Systems Inc. for revaluation of all real property (unanimous)
• Confirmed Leandra Gerena to Rent Leveling Board (unanimous)
• Confirmed Margret Brady to Parking Authority (unanimous)

Town Council Reorganization Meeting

The Town Council will hold a reorganization meeting to swear in officials and elect a Council President and Vice President. The body will vote on the 2022 temporary budget and several administrative appointments.

• Resolution R-1-2022: Adopting the 2022 Temporary Budget
• Appointment of David Minchello of Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC as Municipal Attorney
• Reappointment of Jillian C. Barrick as Business Administrator
• Reappointment of Frank Mason as Chief Financial Officer
• Appointment of Steffanie Morales as Deputy Town Clerk

The Town Council held its annual reorganization meeting, administering oaths to Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty and three council members-at-large, and electing Stefan Armington as Council President and Sandra Mayer as Vice President. The council unanimously adopted the 2022 temporary budget and reappointed key officials including the Business Administrator, Municipal Attorney, and Director of Public Safety. Darnell Richardson was sworn in as Chief of Police. All resolutions passed unanimously except the appointment of Steffanie Morales as Deputy Town Clerk, which passed 6-0 with one abstention.

• Adopted 2022 temporary budget (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jillian C. Barrick as Business Administrator (unanimous)
• Appointed David Minchello as Municipal Attorney (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Corcoran as Director of Public Safety (unanimous)
• Appointed Steffanie Morales as Deputy Town Clerk (6-0, Silva abstained)
• Reappointed Frank Mason as CFO (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anthony M. DeVizio as Town Engineer (unanimous)
• Elected Stefan Armington as Council President and Sandra Mayer as Vice President (unanimous)