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Morris County commissioners approve minutes and resolutions, appoint Ron Smith
Summary
At a regular meeting of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, the board approved meeting minutes and communications, voted to adopt two resolutions, and appointed Ron Smith to a county position; no bills were presented.
Morris County Board of County Commissioners members approved multiple routine items and appointed Ron Smith during a short, procedural meeting in which no bills were presented.
The board voted to approve the minutes from its Dec. 18, 2024, workstation meeting, executive meeting and regular meeting, and the Jan. 3, 2025, stated annual meeting minutes, accepted two items of communications on the agenda, and adopted two resolutions. Commissioners also announced the appointment of Ron Smith to a county role; the transcript does not specify the office or board to which he was appointed.
The meeting opened with roll call and ceremonial remarks, followed by the motion to approve the minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded; the vote was taken by voice and the chair declared the minutes approved. The clerk conducted a roll call for the resolutions; named members recorded as voting yes were Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Myers, Commissioner Krickis, Commissioner Mastrangelo (referred to in the transcript as both "Mastroangelo" and variations), Deputy Director Shaw and Director Sellin. One member, identified in the transcript as Savannah, was absent. The transcript records no votes in opposition.
Participants noted that there were no bills on the agenda; multiple remarks in the meeting referenced a lack of monthly bills. Commissioners offered congratulations and brief personal remarks, including expressions of thanks to outgoing and incoming local volunteers and recognition of recent deaths among local volunteers: Sue Nobleman and Pearl Herson were named in memorial remarks. The meeting closed with the board adjourning after the routine business and the appointment announcement.
Votes at a glance - Approval of minutes (Dec. 18, 2024 workstation/executive/regular; Jan. 3, 2025 stated annual): Motion to approve "the minutes as submitted." Mover: not specified in transcript; second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Approval of communications: Motion to approve communications. Mover/second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Adoption of two resolutions: Motion to approve resolutions; roll call recorded: Smith — yes; Myers — yes; Krickis — yes; Mastrangelo — yes; Deputy Director Shaw — yes; Director Sellin — yes. Outcome: adopted. - Appointment of Ron Smith: Announcement that Ron Smith was appointed "this evening." The transcript does not specify the title, board, or position to which he was appointed. Outcome: appointment announced and acknowledged by commissioners.
The board noted that no bills were presented for payment at this meeting and adjourned after completing the listed routine business.
