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Morristown council discusses towing-rate increase and appoints Peter O'Hagan to Housing Authority
Summary
The council discussed a towing-company request to raise standard and flatbed tow rates by $25 and directed staff to prepare an ordinance for the next meeting; council also appointed Peter O'Hagan to the Morristown Housing Authority for a term ending Sept. 4, 2029.
The Morristown council raised towing rates as new-business business on Sept. 10 after a local towing operator requested an increase to reflect higher costs. Staff provided benchmarking showing the town's proposed 2025 rate increases (for example, a $25 increase to a $150 standard tow). Councilmembers discussed how towing companies are selected (a rotating call list rather than a competitive bid) and whether setting rates by ordinance affects competition; members asked questions about the procurement approach and agreed to have an ordinance introduced at the next meeting to update the rates.
Separately, council nominated and unanimously appointed Peter O'Hagan to the Morristown Housing Authority for a term ending Sept. 4, 2029. The clerk recorded a unanimous vote to confirm O'Hagan's appointment.
Next steps: staff will prepare an ordinance to increase towing rates for the council's next meeting; the Housing Authority appointment is effective as recorded.
