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Commission assigns 'Bishop Lane' to unnamed private street; staff reminders and new planner introduced

Morristown Regional Planning Commission · May 1, 2026
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Summary

Planner Josh Cole presented a proposal to name an unnamed private street 'Bishop Lane' for E-911 purposes; the commission approved the name 8-0. Staff also reminded commissioners about required training and introduced a new planner before adjourning.

Planner Josh Cole reported that E-911 and GIS had identified an unnamed private street that requires an official name for emergency-service addressing and recommended the name 'Bishop Lane.' Cole said residents along the street had been informed and would be notified of their official address change. Commissioner Sylvia Hinsley seconded Mayor Gary Chesney's motion to assign the name.

The commission approved the naming by voice vote recorded as 8 yes, 0 no. The transcript does not record individual member votes. Planning Director Steve Neilson then reminded the commission of required training opportunities and introduced new planner Josh Cole. Secretary Rose Parella's name appears as the recorder of minutes; the meeting was adjourned.

The minutes list a full attendance roster at the top, including a line-item that reads 'Cynthia Bartlett (?)' indicating uncertain spelling in the record. The minutes also contain inconsistent date references in the header and the body (see audit); the commission's recorded motions specify approval tallies but individual roll-call votes are not transcribed.