Morristown public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Designation of 19-21, 23, and 27-29 Market Street as a non-condemnation area in need of rehabilitation
- Designation of North Park Place Holdings, LLC as redeveloper for Block 5901
- Ordinance O-29-2024 to establish traffic regulations on Modera Lane between Early Street and Prospect Street
- Contracts for RSA Home Improvements LLC for restroom improvements at Burnham Park and Lidgerwood Park
- Budget amendment for a $46,550.83 Clean Communities Grant
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance No. O-27-2024: appropriate $8,365,522 for Morristown Municipal Airport capital improvements
- Ordinance No. O-28-2024: amend Chapter 4 licensing for itinerant restaurant license classes, terms, numbers, and hours
- Ordinance No. O-29-2024: establish traffic and loading zone rules on Modera Lane between Early Street and Prospect Street
- Ordinance No. O-26-2024: repeal Public Contracting Reform and Redevelopment Pay‑to‑Play Reform ordinances per state law
- Resolution No. R-166-2024: authorize Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 curb, sidewalk, and drainage improvement project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance O-27-2024: $8,365,522 for capital improvements at Morristown Municipal Airport
- Ordinance O-24-2024: Modification of rates for police towing and storage services
- Ordinance O-28-2024: Amendments to itinerant restaurant license classes, terms, and hours
- Resolution R-160-2024: Professional services contract with Lew Environmental Services for lead-based paint inspection
- Ordinance O-25-2024: Amendment to a dedicated handicapped parking space placard on Columba Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance O-24-2024: Modifying rates for towing and storage services
- Ordinance O-25-2024: Amending a handicapped parking placard for a resident on Columba Street
- Resolutions R-152-2024, R-153-2024, and R-154-2024: Tax appeal settlements
- Resolution R-155-2024: Adding NJ DOT Western Avenue Drainage Grant revenue to the 2024 budget
- Contracts for PEM Law LLP (Labor Counsel), Cerbo’s Parsippany Greenhouse, Inc. (tree planting), and Harrington and Sons (snow removal)
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.
- Approved tax appeal settlements (R-152-2024, R-153-2024, R-154-2024) (unanimous)
- Approved insertion of NJ DOT Western Ave drainage grant revenue into 2024 budget (R-155-2024) (unanimous)
- Awarded contract to PEM Law LLP as labor counsel (R-156-2024) (unanimous)
- Awarded tree planting contract to Cerbo's Parsippany Greenhouse (R-157-2024) (unanimous)
- Awarded two-year snow removal contract to Harrington and Sons (R-158-2024) (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to modify towing and storage rates (O-24-2024) (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to amend handicapped parking placard on Columba Street (O-25-2024) (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council ABC Board Meeting
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.
- Public hearing on place‑to‑place transfer of in‑pocket plenary retail consumption license No. 1424‑33‑030‑004
- Resolution No. R‑32‑2024 to approve the license transfer to 37‑39 South Street
- Any Other Matter (no details provided)
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.
- Approved 30-day removal of special condition no. 11 from Resolution R-99-2024 (4-0)
- Tabled Resolution R-32-2024 approving place-to-place transfer of liquor license to 37-39 South Street
Town Council ABC Board Meeting
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.
- ABC Extension of Premises - Plenary Retail Consumption License no. 1424-33-022-015 (Homestead)
- Request for Removal of Special Condition no. 11 from Resolution no. R-99-2024 –ABC Renewal for the 2024-2025 Term (Homestead)
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.
- Approved ABC permit extension for Homestead Octoberfest with 9:30 PM closing time (5-2)
- Amended event closing time to 9:30 PM (5-2)
- Tabled request to remove Special Condition no. 11 from ABC renewal for patio grilling
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Resolution R-142: authorize contract to purchase 2 police vehicles
- Ordinance O-25-2024: amend cannabis licensing and business regulations
- Resolution R-144: award contract to Colonelli Brothers for Ford Ave and Morris St sanitary sewer Phase II improvements
- Resolution R-145: award contract to Zuccaro, Inc. for Fall 2024 curb, sidewalk, and drainage improvements
- Resolution R-150: direct Planning Board to investigate Market Street properties for redevelopment
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Bond Ordinance O-14-2024 appropriating $2,665,000 for capital improvements
- Ordinance O-23-2024 to amend cannabis licensing and business regulations
- Ordinance O-22-2024 establishing lead inspection procedures and fees
- Resolution R-135-2024 regarding completion of redevelopment at 110 Morris Street
- Permits for Festival on the Green, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, and 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade
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.
- Adopted $2.665M bond ordinance for capital improvements (unanimous)
- Adopted lead inspection fee ordinance (unanimous)
- Introduced cannabis licensing amendment ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved resolution designating private trespass towing companies (unanimous)
- Approved resolution designating official tow companies for police call list (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting Ukraine and Ukrainian community (unanimous)
- Approved bid award for affordable housing rehab project (unanimous)
- Authorized sending correspondence to approve Dismal Harmony's permanent ABC license expansion (unanimous)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance O-20-2024: Annual salary for non-union positions
- Ordinance O-21-2024: Annual salary for elected officials
- Resolution R-123-2024: Change order for George Gramby Memorial Park restroom building
- Resolution R-124-2024: Bid award for Morristown Home Improvement Program at 19 Liberty Street
- Resolution R-129-2024: $168,049 public health infrastructure grant
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Public hearing for SID 2024 Budget adoption
- Ordinance amending town noise regulations
- Ordinance revising parking at Clyde Potts and Orchard
- Change order for surfacing at Lidgerwood Park pickleball courts
- Grant applications for Franklin Street resurfacing and train station sidewalk safety
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Town Council Special Meeting
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.
- Public hearing on resolution denying Uma Flowers NJ, LLC’s request for a second one (1) year renewal of a local retail cannabis business license
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Adoption of the 2024 Municipal Budget
- Bond ordinance for capital improvements totaling $2,665,000
- Appropriation of $749,000 from the sewer capital improvement fund
- Ordinance to amend noise regulations and parking at Clyde Potts and Orchard
- Honorary street naming for William 'Butchie' Barber Jr. at Flagler Street and Martin Luther King Avenue
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance O-14-2024: Bond ordinance for $2,665,000 in capital improvements
- Ordinance O-15-2024: Appropriation of $749,000 for various sewer improvements
- Ordinance O-12-2024: Amendment to the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan
- Resolution R-92-2024: Reimbursement of $176,155.66 for Morristown Municipal Airport runway project
- Resolution R-93-2024: Increase to Delta Airport Consultants contract up to $840,000 for airport engineering
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Introduction of the 2024 Municipal Budget
- Spring Street Redevelopment Plan amendment
- Ordinance to create a pickleball annual pass program and fees
- Ordinance permitting Extended Stay uses in specific overlay districts
- Contract award for Washington Street streetscape improvements - Phase V
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance to permit extended stay uses in Morristown Green and Transit Overlay Districts
- Three-year contract for risk management consulting services with Acrisure LLC
- Lease agreement with Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for Burnham Park Swimming Pool
- Agreement for the Morristown Home Improvement Program via CGP&H, LLC
- Three-year contract for insurance consulting services with Fairview Insurance Agency Associates, Inc.
Town Council ABC Board Meeting
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.
- Place-to-place transfer of in-pocket plenary retail consumption license no. 1424-33-030-004
- License relocation to 37-39 South Street (The Backyard)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance O-8-2024 regarding on-site affordable housing requirements
- Contract award to JO-MED Contracting Corp. for 2024 curb, sidewalk, and drainage improvements
- Competitive contracting for lead-based paint inspections
- Liquor license extensions for Orale Mexican Kitchen and Sushi Lounge
- Release of inspection fees for 37 Willow Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Award of $880,881.00 contract to Paving Materials & Contracting, LLC for Morristown Municipal Airport taxiway kilo relocation
- Task order up to $150,000 to Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. for airport project engineering and inspection
- Purchase of a new International dump truck with plow and spreader for the Department of Public Works
- Termination of purchase and sale agreement for 1 Morris Street
- Approval of ABC Seasonal Farm Market Permit for Milk Street Distillery
Town Council Redevelopment Entity Meeting
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.
- Proposed Amendment to the Spring Street Redevelopment Plan
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Introduction of Ordinance O-8-2024 to revise offsite affordable housing requirements
- Adoption of Ordinance O-7-2024 to add Mechanical Subcode Fees to building fees
- Grant application for a beach volleyball court at Lidgerwood Park
- Change order for restroom construction at George Gramby Memorial Park
- Public hearing for Family Promise of Morris County funding applications
Town Council ABC Board Meeting
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.
- Transfer of in-pocket plenary retail consumption license no. 1424-33-030-004 to 37-39 South Street
- Resolution R-32-2024 approving the transfer of the license to The Backyard
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Adoption of North Park Place Redevelopment Plan (O-4-2024)
- $1,030,881 appropriation for Morristown Municipal Airport improvements (O-5-2024)
- Contract award to CGP&H for affordable housing administrative services (R-52-2024)
- Revision of building and construction fee schedules (O-7-2024)
- Bid award to National Water Main Cleaning Company for sewer services (R-51-2024)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance O-5-2024: Capital improvements at Morristown Municipal Airport ($1,030,881)
- Ordinance O-4-2024: North Park Place Redevelopment Plan
- Ordinance O-6-2024: Vacating portion of Lackawanna Place right of way
- Ordinance O-2-2024: Replacing the Land Development Ordinance
- Ordinance O-3-2024: Modifying street parking on Franklin Place
Town Council ABC Board Meeting
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.
- Transfer of liquor license no. 1424-33-030-004 to 37-39 South Street
- Resolution No. R-32-2024 regarding the license transfer
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Introduction of a replacement Land Development Ordinance
- Modification of street parking regulations on Franklin Place
- Contract award to Green Valley Group, Inc. for noise-reducing fencing at Lidgerwood Park pickleball courts
- Agreement with Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission for sludge disposal and treatment
- Adoption of a dedicated handicapped parking space for 16 Phoenix Avenue
Town Council Reorganization Meeting
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.
- Election of Council President and Vice President
- Appointment of David Minchello as Municipal Attorney
- Contract award to Hamfeldt Video, LLC for video recording meetings
- Approval of qualified vendors and service providers
- Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Parking Authority
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Council Regular Meeting
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.
- Ordinance for a dedicated handicapped parking space at 16 Phoenix Avenue
- Adoption of the 2024 Temporary Budget
- Contract award for Ford Avenue and Morris Street sanitary sewer improvements
- Appointment of Livier Sierra as Registrar of Vital Statistics
- Professional service contracts for legal, engineering, and IT support