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Morristown public meetings in 2024

27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Council to vote on redevelopment plans for Market Street and North Park Place

The Town Council will consider designating properties on Market Street and North Park Place for redevelopment and rehabilitation. The meeting also includes votes on park restroom improvements and new traffic regulations near Modera 55.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Council tables food truck ordinance and designates redeveloper

The Morristown Town Council tabled an ordinance concerning itinerant restaurant licenses for further review and appointed a subcommittee to meet with food vendors and trustees. The Council adopted several resolutions, including designating North Park Place Holdings, LLC as redeveloper for North Park Place properties and authorizing a short-form redevelopment agreement. Additionally, the Council approved contracts for park restroom improvements and sidewalk grinding services, and accepted a Clean Communities grant of $46,550.83.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council to appropriate $8.37 million for Morristown Airport improvements

The Morristown Town Council will consider several ordinances, including a capital improvement appropriation of $8,365,522 for the municipal airport. It will also act on licensing changes for itinerant restaurants, traffic regulations on Modera Lane, and repeal state‑required public contracting reforms. Additional resolutions will address a curb and sidewalk project change order and a police motorcycle purchase.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts $8.37M airport capital improvement ordinance

The Morristown Town Council adopted two ordinances and approved several resolutions. Ordinance O-27-2024 appropriates $8,365,522 for capital improvements at the Morristown Municipal Airport. Ordinance O-26-2024 repeals local pay-to-play regulations to comply with state law. Resolutions included authorizing First Night Morris activities, a police motorcycle purchase, and a change order for curb/sidewalk work. All votes were unanimous except for the First Night resolution, which passed 5-2.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRST NIGHT MORRIS INC. AND THE TOWN OF MORRISTOWN FOR PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. Purpose: Authorizes First Night Morris, Inc. to…
5 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council proposes $8.36 million for Morristown Municipal Airport improvements

The Town Council will consider several new ordinances, including funding for airport capital improvements and changes to itinerant restaurant licenses. The body will also vote on adopting updates to police towing rates and a handicapped parking assignment on Columba Street.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces airport capital improvement ordinance, tables food truck hours

The Morristown Town Council introduced two ordinances, including one to fund $8.37 million in airport capital improvements, and tabled a food truck hours ordinance. It also adopted two ordinances on towing rates and a handicapped parking placard, and approved three resolutions including a lead paint inspection contract.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to add it to the agenda as Resolution no. R-161-2024. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER: David Silva, Council Member -…
6 yea
Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to consider towing rate changes and tax appeal settlements

The Town Council will discuss updating police regulations regarding towing and storage rates. The body is also considering several tax appeal settlements and awarding contracts for labor counsel, tree planting, and snow removal.

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✓ Decided: Council approves tax appeal settlements and contracts

The Morristown Town Council unanimously approved three tax appeal settlements, a budget revenue insertion, and contracts for labor counsel, tree planting, and snow removal. Two ordinances were introduced for future consideration. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to add them to the regular agenda as Resolution nos. R-152-2024, R-153-2024 and R-154-2024, respectively. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President…
5 yea
Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Umbriac yea
Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Town Council ABC Board Meeting

Council to approve transfer of retail consumption license to 37-39 South Street

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a place-to-place transfer of an inactive in‑pocket plenary retail consumption license (No. 1424‑33‑030‑004). The council will consider Resolution No. R‑32‑2024, which would approve moving the license to the premises at 37‑39 South Street in Morristown. No other agenda items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council removes grilling restriction for Homestead for 30-day trial

The Morristown Town Council, acting as the Local ABC Board, approved a 30-day trial removal of special condition no. 11 from Resolution R-99-2024, allowing grilling on the front patio during football games and special events. The council also heard continued testimony on a proposed place-to-place transfer of an in-pocket liquor license to 37-39 South Street for a bowling alley and restaurant, but tabled the decision pending further testimony. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Town Council ABC Board Meeting

Town Council ABC Board to consider liquor license extension and renewal

The Town Council ABC Board will meet to discuss an extension of a liquor license for Homestead and a renewal for the 2024-2025 term. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.

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✓ Decided: Morristown ABC Board approves Homestead Octoberfest permit with 9:30 PM end

The Morristown Town Council, acting as the Local ABC Board, approved a one-day ABC permit extension for The Homestead to host an Octoberfest event on October 12, 2024, with a rain date of October 13. The approval was amended to require the event to end by 9:30 PM, and it passed 5-2. A separate request to remove a special condition from The Homestead's ABC renewal to allow patio grilling was tabled for further discussion at the September 11, 2024 special meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to amend the closing time to 9:30PM: RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 2] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER: David Silva, Council Member - Council Vice President - At…
5 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
to approve the ABC permit extension application: RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 2] MOVER: Christopher Russo, Council Member – Ward IV SECONDER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large
5 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council will vote on purchasing two police vehicles and amending cannabis licensing rules

The Morristown Town Council meeting will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a contract to buy two police vehicles and amending Chapter 24 to update cannabis licensing regulations. Other items include renewing a retail cannabis consumption license, awarding contracts for sewer and curb improvements, and directing a study of Market Street properties for possible redevelopment.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts cannabis ordinance amendment 6-1

The Morristown Town Council adopted Ordinance O-23-2024, amending Chapter 24 on cannabis licensing and business regulations, by a 6-1 vote. The council also approved a series of resolutions including contracts for sewer and curb improvements, police vehicle purchases, and a School Resource Officer agreement. A request to increase tow rates was discussed, with consensus to draft an ordinance for introduction at the next meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Approval of Minutes: August 6, 2024 Town Council Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER: David Silva, Council…
6 yea
Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
[context] Early Street (between Mills & Colonial) Block Party 2024 September 21, 2024 2-10pm RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER…
6 yea
Foster yea · Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
ordinance to avoid any arbitrary and capricious interpretation and/or allegations of favoritism during the award process. He described the initial membership of the Cannabis Committee and highlighted…
6 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council to vote on $2.665 million bond for capital improvements

The Town Council will consider a bond ordinance for capital improvements and an amendment to cannabis licensing regulations. The body will also review permits for several community events and a bid award for a home improvement project.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts $2.665M bond ordinance for capital improvements

The Morristown Town Council adopted a $2.665 million bond ordinance for various capital improvements, along with a lead inspection fee ordinance. They also approved a series of resolutions, including towing company designations, a grant application, and a bid award for an affordable housing rehab. An ordinance to amend cannabis licensing regulations was introduced for a future public hearing.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to discuss salaries, park construction, and public health grants

The Town Council will consider several ordinances regarding annual compensation for elected officials and non-union management. The meeting also includes resolutions for park restroom construction, home improvement programs, and a $168,049 public health grant.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Council adopts annual salary ordinances for officials and staff

The Town Council approved annual salary ordinances for elected officials and non-union management. Several resolutions were adopted, including a $168,049 public health grant and a trail construction grant application. The Council discussed but did not amend the 'Blue Laws' regarding Sunday morning alcohol service.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to consider SID 2024 budget and new ordinances

The Town Council will hold a public hearing for the SID 2024 Budget adoption. The meeting includes votes on ordinances regarding noise regulations and parking at Clyde Potts and Orchard. Additionally, the council will review grant applications for street and sidewalk improvements.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Council adopts 2024 SID budget and amends noise ordinance

The Town Council adopted the 2024 Partnership Special Improvement District budget and approved an amendment to the town's noise ordinance. Officials also introduced salary ordinances for non-union staff and elected officials, and denied an appeal from Uma Flowers regarding their retail cannabis license renewal. Additionally, the Council appointed Maryann O’Donnell McCoy as a municipal court judge.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To deny Uma Flowers' appeal for renewal of their local retail cannabis business license Regular Meeting June 25, 2024 Page 13 of 13 RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 2] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member -…
4 yea · 2 nay
Lindsey yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea · Iannaccone nay · Pylypchuk nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Town Council Special Meeting

Town Council to consider denial of cannabis business license renewal

The Town Council will meet to consider a resolution regarding Uma Flowers NJ, LLC. The meeting includes a public hearing for the denial of a request for a second one-year renewal of a local retail cannabis business license.

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✓ Decided: Morristown council hears Uma Flowers appeal, takes no vote, adjourns

The Town Council held a special meeting on June 25, 2024, whose only substantive item was a public hearing on Uma Flowers' appeal of the Council's June 11, 2024 decision denying renewal of its local retail cannabis business license. The applicant's attorney and two witnesses presented arguments and exhibits asking the Council to reinstate the license; the minutes record no Council decision, vote, or outcome on the appeal. The Council then entered executive session at 6:59PM to discuss attorney-client privileged matters and returned to open session at 7:26PM, after which the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote. Council Member At Large Toshiba Foster was absent.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to vote on municipal budget and capital improvement bonds

The Town Council will meet to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget and consider several ordinances regarding noise, parking, and street naming. The agenda also includes various liquor license renewals and a presentation on the Special Improvement District budget.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Town Council adopts 2024 Municipal Budget

The Town Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Municipal Budget and approved several capital improvement ordinances. The Council also denied a cannabis license renewal for Uma Flowers NJ, LLC and introduced a new noise ordinance.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To deny a cannabis license renewal to Uma Flowers NJ, LLC Councilman Iannaccone stated that Uma Flowers will have an opportunity to present its case at a public hearing to be scheduled on June 25th…
5 yea · 1 nay
Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea · Pylypchuk nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 28, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council considers capital bonds, sewer improvements, and airport projects

The Town Council will consider several ordinances including a $2,665,000 bond for capital improvements and a $749,000 appropriation for sewer work. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding Morristown Municipal Airport runway projects and the adoption of the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan amendment.

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✓ Decided: Morristown council adopts Spring Street redevelopment plan amendment

The Town Council adopted Ordinance O-12-2024, approving the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan: 2024 Amendment, and adopted the 2024 cap bank ordinance (O-11-2024) and a pickleball pass program (O-13-2024). It introduced four ordinances, including a $2,665,000 capital bond ordinance (O-14-2024) and $749,000 in sewer capital appropriations (O-15-2024), all set for public hearing and final passage on June 11, 2024. Eight resolutions were adopted, including airport runway project items and estimated tax bills; all votes were unanimous with Council Member Foster excused.

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Tue May 14, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Town Council discusses 2024 budget and various redevelopment and park projects

The Town Council will review the 2024 municipal budget and several ordinances regarding land use and recreation. The agenda includes multiple contract awards for streetscape, trail, and station improvements.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Council introduces 2024 municipal budget and redevelopment amendments

The Council approved the introduction of the 2024 municipal budget and an amendment to the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan. Several infrastructure contracts for trails, streetscapes, and the train station were awarded. The Council also adopted ordinances permitting extended stay uses in specific overlay districts and authorizing a corrective boundary line agreement.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown considers allowing extended stay uses in specific town center districts

The Town Council will consider ordinances to permit extended stay uses in the Morristown Green and Transit Overlay Districts. The agenda also includes resolutions for professional service contracts and home improvement program agreements.

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✓ Decided: Morristown council advances extended-stay zoning and approves 8 resolutions

The Town Council introduced two ordinances: O-9-2024, which would permit extended-stay uses in the Morristown Green and Transit overlay districts (amended to cap stays at 182 days), and O-10-2024, authorizing a corrective boundary line agreement. Both were approved for introduction unanimously and go to a May 14, 2024 public hearing. The council also adopted eight resolutions, including a three-year risk management consulting contract with Acrisure LLC, a three-year insurance consulting contract with Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc., and a lease with Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for use of the Burnham Park swimming pool. Two council members, Foster and Lindsey, were excused from the meeting.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Town Council ABC Board Meeting

Council considers liquor license transfer for The Backyard on South Street

The ABC Board will consider a resolution regarding an in-pocket plenary retail consumption license. This involves transferring license no. 1424-33-030-004 to the premises at 37-39 South Street, doing business as The Backyard.

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✓ Decided: Town Council tables liquor license transfer for 37-39 South Street

The Local ABC Board held a public hearing regarding the transfer of a plenary retail consumption license to 37-39 South Street. After hearing testimony from the applicant's architect and questions from an objector, the council tabled the final decision.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council considers new affordable housing rules and infrastructure contracts

The Town Council will consider an ordinance requiring on-site affordable housing in developments. The meeting also includes a contract award for curb, sidewalk, and drainage improvements. Additionally, the council will review lead paint inspection services and liquor license extensions.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Council requires affordable housing to be built on-site

The Town Council adopted an ordinance requiring inclusionary affordable housing to be built on-site. The Council also approved several contracts for infrastructure improvements and lead-based paint inspections.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Approval of Minutes: February 28, 2024 Local ABC Board Special Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER: David…
5 yea
Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Umbriac yea
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Council considers airport taxiway project and DPW truck purchase

The Town Council will consider several resolutions, including a contract for the Morristown Municipal Airport taxiway relocation. Other items include a new dump truck for the Department of Public Works and the termination of a real property sale agreement for 1 Morris Street.

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✓ Decided: Morristown council ends purchase deal for 1 Morris Street, awards $880,881 airport contract

The Town Council voted unanimously to terminate a purchase and sale agreement for 1 Morris Street and approved a $880,881 contract with Paving Materials & Contracting, LLC for the Taxiway Kilo relocation project at Morristown Municipal Airport. It also authorized a task order not to exceed $150,000 to Delta Airport Consultants for engineering services on the same project, approved buying a new dump truck for the DPW, and passed a 2023 budget appropriations transfer. All resolutions and other agenda items passed unanimously, with Council Member Toshiba Foster excused.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Town Council Redevelopment Entity Meeting

Proposed amendment to the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan

The Redevelopment Entity will consider a proposed amendment to the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan. The meeting includes an executive session prior to the public portion.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews M-Lofts redevelopment proposal; no vote taken

The Redevelopment Entity reviewed a presentation for the M-Lofts project, the third phase of the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan. No ordinance was introduced or adopted during this meeting. Council members raised concerns about traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety, while the applicant outlined plans for 150 units and park space.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to consider new rules for offsite affordable housing locations

The Town Council will consider an ordinance regarding requirements for offsite affordable housing. The agenda also includes a public hearing on homelessness prevention funding and votes on construction fee changes.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces ordinance requiring affordable housing to be built on-site

The Town Council introduced a land development ordinance to require inclusionary affordable housing be built on-site. They also adopted a revised fee schedule for building construction and approved several park and infrastructure projects.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Town Council ABC Board Meeting

Transfer of liquor license to 37-39 South Street

The ABC Board is reviewing a public hearing and resolution regarding the transfer of an inactive retail consumption license. This involves moving license no. 1424-33-030-004 to the premises at 37-39 South Street, known as The Backyard.

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✓ Decided: Morristown ABC board tables Backyard liquor license transfer to April 16

The Morristown Town Council, sitting as the Local ABC Board, held a special meeting and public hearing on a place-to-place transfer of in-pocket plenary retail consumption license no. 1424-33-030-004 to 37-39 South Street (The Backyard). The board unanimously denied an objector's request to adjourn the hearing, then heard testimony from applicant Dr. Brian Walsh on revised plans for a restaurant with a front terrace. Resolution No. R-32-2024, which would approve the transfer, was tabled to a special meeting on April 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM. No approval or denial of the license transfer was decided.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to vote on North Park Place Redevelopment Plan adoption

The Town Council will consider adopting a new redevelopment plan for the North Park Place area and approving $1,030,881 for Morristown Municipal Airport improvements. Public hearings are scheduled regarding street outreach and independent living programs. The council will also review building fee changes and various permit extensions.

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✓ Decided: Morristown Council adopts North Park Place redevelopment plan

The Town Council adopted three ordinances: the North Park Place Redevelopment Plan, $1,030,881 in capital improvements at Morristown Municipal Airport, and the conveyance of about 2,433 square feet of Lackawanna Place right of way to Lackawanna Place Morristown Urban Renewal, LLC. It also adopted resolutions awarding a sewer services bid to National Water Main Cleaning Company, hiring CGP&H as affordable housing administrative agent, and opposing Assembly Bill A4/Senate Bill S50 as written. A liquor license extension for The Homestead failed 1-5, and an ordinance revising building permit fees was introduced for a March 12 public hearing.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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to approve such requests only when the extension area is owned and controlled by the applicant. He suggested that Council man Russo speak to his Georgetowne and DeHart Street constituents as they…
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Silva yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council considers airport improvements and redevelopment plans

The Town Council is reviewing several ordinances including a new redevelopment plan for North Park Place and capital improvements at the Morristown Municipal Airport. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding homeless shelter and childcare scholarship grant applications.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts new Land Development Ordinance

The Council unanimously adopted a new Land Development Ordinance and modified street parking on Franklin Place. Several ordinances regarding airport improvements and redevelopment plans were introduced for future consideration. The Council also approved multiple grant applications and a certificate of completion for 45 Market Street.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 06:30 PM

Town Council ABC Board Meeting

Transfer of liquor license to 37-39 South Street

The ABC Board is reviewing a request to transfer an in-pocket plenary retail consumption license to 37-39 South Street, doing business as The Backyard. This item includes a public hearing and a resolution for adoption.

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✓ Decided: Council tables liquor license transfer for The Backyard

The Town Council, acting as the Local ABC Board, held a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer for a business called The Backyard. The council denied a request to reschedule the hearing but ultimately tabled the final decision on the license transfer.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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motion to deny the Association’s request to reschedule the hearing. RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President – At Large SECONDER: David Silva, Council Member…
6 yea
Cotten yea · Iannaccone yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to consider replacing the town's Land Development Ordinance

The Town Council will consider introducing a new Land Development Ordinance and modifying street parking on Franklin Place. The agenda also includes resolutions for various contracts, including sludge disposal services and park improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new Land Development Ordinance and confirms Arthur Clarke to SMCMUA

The Morristown Town Council unanimously adopted a new Land Development Ordinance (O-2-2024) and a handicapped parking ordinance for 16 Phoenix Avenue. The Council also confirmed Arthur Clarke as a Member of the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for a five-year term. Several resolutions were approved, including contracts for pool concessions, legal counsel, and noise-reducing fence covers for pickleball courts.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Town Council Reorganization Meeting

Morristown Town Council reorganization and municipal attorney appointment

The Morristown Town Council will hold a reorganization meeting to elect its President and Vice President. The agenda includes administering oaths of office to council members and making various board appointments. The council will also vote on resolutions for the 2024 meeting schedule and professional service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Nathan Umbriac as President and David Silva as Vice President

The Morristown Town Council held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Nathan Umbriac as Council President and David Silva as Vice President. The Council confirmed several board and commission appointments, including Michael Rogers to the Parking Authority, while rejecting Anthony Lucia for that same seat. The Council also adopted resolutions to set the 2024 meeting schedule, hire a municipal attorney, and contract video recording services.

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[context] Lucia to serve as a Commissioner of the Parking Authority: RESULT: FAILED [1 TO 6] MOVER: Robert Iannaccone, Council Member - Ward I
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Iannaccone yea
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Town Council Regular Meeting

Morristown Council to adopt 2024 temporary budget and several service contracts

The Town Council will consider an ordinance for a dedicated handicapped parking space at 16 Phoenix Avenue. The agenda also includes resolutions to adopt the 2024 temporary budget and various professional service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2024 temporary budget and awards numerous professional service contracts

The Morristown Town Council adopted the 2024 Temporary Budget and a Cash Management Plan. The council unanimously approved a contract for sanitary sewer improvements on Ford Avenue and Morris Street. Additionally, the council awarded contracts for legal, engineering, and planning services, and introduced an ordinance for a dedicated handicapped parking space at 16 Phoenix Avenue.

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2023 Town Council Regular Meeting RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER: David Silva…
6 yea
Iannaccone yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO DECOTIIS, FITZPATRICK, COLE & GIBLIN, LLP, AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR Purpose: Awards Professional Services Contract to DeCotiis…
6 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ROBERT J. RUDY III AS MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR Purpose: Awards Professional Services Contract to Robert J. Rudy III as Municipal…
6 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO TERRY WEBB AS MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER Purpose: Awards Professional Services Contract to Terry Webb as Municipal Public…
6 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
Resolution awarding Professional Services Contract to Robert Warmington as Conflict Municipal Public Defender. RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At…
6 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea
resolution is to reappoint William J. Pinilis as municipal court judge RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Nathan Umbriac, Council Member - Council President - At Large SECONDER: David Silva, Council…
6 yea
Foster yea · Lindsey yea · Pylypchuk yea · Russo yea · Silva yea · Umbriac yea