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Deputy Mayor Graysell and other members said the measure reduces administrative delay by removing a lengthier multi‑step process for modest appeals. The ordinance was introduced by motion and will have a public hearing and final consideration at the committee’s July 16, 2025 regular meeting.

No public comment was raised during the introduction. The measure is limited to small monetary settlements and does not change larger appeal processes that remain subject to full committee or legal review, officials said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Morris Township Committee Meeting - June 18th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Township Committee introduced Ordinance 21‑25 to authorize the tax assessor to settle property tax appeals under $10,000; final hearing is set for July 16, 2025.","taxTitle","Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey","taxId",72799,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182296,"Residents press township over recurring drainage and driveway erosion on Jacob Arnold Road",216,675000,891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f&start=675&end=891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f/thumbnail_675000.jpg","/articles/6182296/New-Jersey/Residents-press-township-over-recurring-drainage-and-driveway-erosion-on-Jacob-Arnold-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182296-496bbd56436885848435f2586d6dabe0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159168&Signature=A2Nw6EYm9o2JKZMOmxXcTDm3GMDLM20KrNqJ5GobjNythdNkF-jEXj0X2ofAD22Ivytcjm2~rgdN6nbt8f-uF0jJHulSecswK1GeLDKM8CjObhmOrdKhdBVE0SjT8DvvCwDlQYh0ZpbhVWuuHW-rfu9dfZGlNderlBsbfKT0uOjPK5aKoVL1bIuoE45NRX24IAZLgUVLDHgur2Hywg5kfAnuxygHe2eFbHDtLWjUlmlSsK1QlBLFuZLo1U9sOSmtxOUCkfw4cSXOXNn92D0oEUtMT4redMtIE1jaKpOjbiwZ~emCNVnR4vW--~LOxQ~bKxTyV4zDqCAiC-9xFjimqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of Jacob Arnold Road pressed the Township Committee Wednesday over recurring drainage that they said is eroding soil, sinking curb stone and damaging driveways.

Candy Wong said the stormwater problem flowed down her driveway during heavy rains, has eroded soil under the Belgian block and cracked the driveway. \"I don't have $30,000 to put in a new driveway,\" Wong told the committee during public comment. Another resident described a longstanding gully adjacent to their property that has backed up and cannot drain to the storm sewer without excavation.

Township staff responded that the matter is under review. Tim, a township staff member, said he would check with the engineer and have a follow‑up at the beginning of next week. Committee members suggested temporary measures — including asking the Department of Public Works to place an asphalt berm as an interim fix — and said the engineering department would assess whether fuller repairs or a budget request are needed. Officials cautioned that many road and drainage projects require inclusion in the annual budget and that more extensive work may take time to schedule.

What the township will do: Officials accepted residents’ documentation (a video on a USB) for evaluation, said staff would inspect the site and promised an update. If full repairs are required and are not in the current year’s budget, staff said the project would be scheduled in accordance with municipal budgeting cycles.","Multiple residents told the Township Committee that drainage failures on Jacob Arnold Road are eroding yards and driveways. Township staff said engineering would inspect and provide an update next week; temporary measures such as a berm were discussed.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182301,"Committee approves sewer GIS professional services; one member objects to non‑RFP award",322,1968000,2290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f&start=1968&end=2290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f/thumbnail_1968000.jpg","/articles/6182301/New-Jersey/Committee-approves-sewer-GIS-professional-services-one-member-objects-to-nonRFP-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182301-3e51efcdd1e6399bd3b2fef1b3738efd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159168&Signature=UzvlFRBj4oNLjuw0naUehLMixaV4IEnbFsGrw-3sdNDqKQPvpQktb6Q7mJMwUovUG6q3Wi0pkMwx4GYtqDngmcpt~XWyRmsTfyvy9R9zfkyPC1U0OhPw87IfJ8xuhF2IYyB353Guz5KlYUXsZrMVVnTKw3cij9S0RYOWRZXgKjcE~2ZQMsrVFXikQz8WP6WUrU3GjtmvgQDY7BFGALC7Js10vecgDT9e38wu8JsPgM3QJ0F523ytiGW6MTilDbfm8TWJRMc5yn99nOyMUTpH6VfKOphAlaA-G4tQ3xgJEKhjlEKVHd0bDm4P3aRxIZbg5ui4Cm-gTwJenNC3piavhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morris Township approved a professional services contract for sewer mapping and GIS work Wednesday after a debate over procurement method and the state deadline that prompted the request.

The contract is a professional services agreement exceeding $200,000; staff said the work responds to a state requirement to map sewer infrastructure and meet a regulatory deadline. One committee member said the township should have issued an RFP for a contract of that size and announced opposition on principle; the member’s roll‑call vote was recorded as a no. Other members said the work is required by the state and the engineering and sewer departments recommended the vendor.

Township counsel explained that the contract is for professional services and therefore not subject to a traditional public‑bid process; the vendor certified a ‘‘non‑fair‑and‑open’’ status under state rules for professional services (meaning the vendor certified zero political contributions to the governing body during the contract term). Several committee members said they preferred issuing RFPs for large procurements in the future, but they voted to approve this award to meet the state timeline.

Outcome and next steps: The resolution awarding the contract passed on roll call (one no vote). Staff will proceed with the vendor selection and work to produce GIS mapping for the sewer system; committee members asked staff to consider formal RFPs for similar large projects going forward.","The Township Committee approved a professional services contract for sewer system mapping and GIS work to meet a state deadline. One member voted no and several members urged future use of requests for proposals for large contracts.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182307,"Township adopts ordinance authorizing water‑main easement with regional authority for Jean Street project",189,1386000,1575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f&start=1386&end=1575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f/thumbnail_1386000.jpg","/articles/6182307/New-Jersey/Township-adopts-ordinance-authorizing-watermain-easement-with-regional-authority-for-Jean-Street-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182307-e29be1b421650aea2ef995315de14488/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159168&Signature=UoSeKPvtgfcxCH7mgdSwmR0SuEY~XHGuz4OHm0YGQOo3d8x8-0KOlRJvhodN6gnxZShn4ujXu~il3U48wgQnJtLwKghJEeJufQRm3twfPjQ9yNbru6mTRNrIKPvZZxdEToM99v1NyWluejuRDKddyJ-9H7Kt22i~3AoKJhmMUrvGBE5Jr~C937meXxxha2JjOvwwS937j2~nedPXZqUXIKUIWhSeq9Ym6BCn-7~yGMOZQGJ5p2LBRRp0y923--GDfknA2tad84~gM~9dGFNylE6wvdRV7hfGZCe1MIGUUUNKRPMwcO6NTsMOQcsQEsMCqedAUehOPXkFZ0Tql5faQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morris Township on Wednesday adopted Ordinance 20‑25, authorizing execution of a water‑main easement agreement with the Southwest Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for property at 15 Jean Street.

Mayor Donna J. Gigriglia declared the ordinance approved after a roll‑call vote. Township officials said the easement is intended to streamline operations and allow water to be extended to the Jean Street community center once improvements are completed.

The adoption occurred with no public comment during the hearing on the ordinance; the committee explained the measure was intended to remove administrative hurdles and speed delivery of water service tied to the community‑center project. The clerk was directed to publish notice of the ordinance’s adoption in the official newspaper.

What happens next: The ordinance takes effect after publication; staff will proceed with the easement agreement and coordinate with the Southwest Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority on any technical or permitting requirements. No additional funding details or construction timelines were provided at the meeting.","The Township Committee adopted Ordinance 20‑25 to authorize a water‑main easement agreement with the Southwest Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for work at 15 Jean Street; officials said the easement will facilitate water service to the Jean Street community center.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6182311,"Morris Township committee endorses redevelopment plan, moves to sell parcel for 100% affordable group home",0,1769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f&start=1769&end=1769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107078-0dc4b65bc35ce7afe4602ea49d01018f/thumbnail_1769000.jpg","/articles/6182311/New-Jersey/Morris-Township-committee-endorses-redevelopment-plan-moves-to-sell-parcel-for-100-affordable-group-home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182311-43ddbe64ce94e6272c333022bd4fb3f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159168&Signature=RUdDZnuvwLA4vFYL-ThTZEZ-GkRD7YZF3Mos2Xi6t-oxPaNguQgLFXH2Trq3NBnzUOthD2ihjAHbsqAUC9~vJ~DRrkW9HNxmCAPSoOLAAmB--2f~-AkApMLvWm4Zpn9TpBibsGE21l-zg4Kfn20e8-2YMx~AhnWCTWILX8W~IIx2fwaCXlUtcbJXN1L2dadQyMfU1JDvTs8WvWyvKs006VN04iMQuOLkLmqxLMfDtc3PBFVQ-jk3UOcnei-tFxRw-lVacAKyQ01N5JYLKHt3ucn8yHSfDe1Pf52Rhg8BQKsIoSJc76P91WkZY8FaNf1Kp8jRbgtcXlevb-gLvpvzIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morris Township’s governing body on Wednesday endorsed a redevelopment plan intended to help meet the town’s fourth-round affordable housing obligation and introduced an ordinance to sell township-owned property at 4 Old Turnpike Road to a 100% affordable developer for use as a group home.

The committee’s endorsement acknowledges a planning-board‑adopted plan for portions of West Hanover Avenue and Ketch Road under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (NJSA 40A:12A-1). The committee moved to introduce Ordinance 203-25 and set the public hearing and final consideration for July 16, 2025.

Why it matters: The actions are part of Morris Township’s effort to meet a state-imposed affordable‑housing obligation. Committee members said the plan favors reuse of commercial sites and aims to limit new disruption to open space while providing units that count toward the township’s fourth‑round requirement. The sale of 4 Old Turnpike Road would be counted toward the affordable unit total as a 100% affordable group home, officials said; the sale is in draft form and still subject to negotiation and any required subsequent reintroduction of ordinance language.

Most important facts: The redevelopment plan was prepared and adopted by the planning board; the governing body’s vote was described as an endorsement/acknowledgement that the township must implement the planning board’s approach. The committee introduced Ordinance 22‑25 to authorize the sale of Block 8602, Lot 10 (4 Old Turnpike Road). Township officials said the property was originally intended for a relocated recreation department but can instead help meet affordable‑housing obligations. The sale proposal includes use of township affordable housing trust funds to support the 100% affordable project.

Committee debate and next steps: Several committee members voiced frustration with the compressed state timeline and said the process limited opportunities for extended review. Officials also emphasized that the endorsement is an early step: site‑specific zoning ordinances, planning‑board site plans and any required legislative actions must follow before construction can proceed. Township staff said developers will still need site plan approvals and that zoning changes to implement projects are expected to be introduced and considered by March 2026 to meet deadlines tied to the state process.

Timing and conditions: Officials said the ordinance authorizing the sale is in draft form and may require reintroduction if negotiations lead to substantive language changes. The public hearing and final consideration for the introduced ordinances were scheduled for the committee’s July 16, 2025 meeting. No final sale or construction approvals were granted on Wednesday.

Context: Officials repeatedly noted the work of municipal professionals and the planning board in reducing the township’s original fair‑share number and said many of the proposed projects repurpose existing commercial structures rather than require large new clearings. Committee members urged continued dialogue with developers during the intervening months to refine proposals.","The Morris Township Committee voted to endorse a redevelopment plan covering portions of West Hanover Avenue and Ketch Road and introduced an ordinance to sell township-owned property at 4 Old Turnpike Road to a 100% affordable developer for a group home; final public hearings and zoning steps remain.","actionData","errors"]

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