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Committee members debated whether to test a single hybrid vehicle or to purchase multiple hybrids immediately. One committee member proposed amending the resolution to buy one hybrid and one gasoline-only cruiser so the department could compare real-world performance; that amendment did not receive a second and was not adopted. Supporters cited manufacturer and industry material saying hybrids can reduce fuel consumption and idling costs for patrol use. Other members urged caution and recommended obtaining local operational data because police vehicles idle and run electronics at higher rates than passenger cars.

On the roll-call vote approving Resolution 129-25, most members voted in favor and one member abstained. The meeting record shows the roll-call outcome as: yes votes from a majority of committee members and an abstention from one member; the mayor certified the approval and the clerk was directed to publish the required notice.

Committee discussion also referenced a 2022 municipal resolution supporting purchases of hybrid or electric municipal vehicles when feasible; some members urged more rapid adoption consistent with that policy, while others sought additional local operational data before committing to a larger procurement.

The committee did not adopt the suggested amendment to purchase one hybrid and one gasoline vehicle; the approved resolution proceeds with the hybrid purchase as presented to the committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Morris Township Committee Meeting - May 21st 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a lengthy discussion weighing fuel savings, idling impacts and long‑term costs, the Township Committee approved Resolution 129‑25 to proceed with procuring a hybrid police interceptor; one committee member registered an abstention on the roll-call vote.","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},6182310,"Morris Township committee adopts series of capital, fee and open-space ordinances",690,3932000,4622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107058-572b271b38baea9f6271863bd6ff13fc&start=3932&end=4622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107058-572b271b38baea9f6271863bd6ff13fc/thumbnail_3932000.jpg","/articles/6182310/New-Jersey/Morris-Township-committee-adopts-series-of-capital-fee-and-open-space-ordinances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182310-62c6897adbb48b2e5cbf1e9cc0f729f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181867&Signature=jw65Y4ATL8hmJJWD7-vWC4vDu9oTjpwmJx3WtNyoAW-MBAaHca26mpPZ-TOei87HxQG6B4GgjnymHWajJih1oJFhUjtopQbXhdG~~Lc8Gs7U-3ivHX4v~uOID~rj4hzNRPQQlAeGf637EYDpD0dHMn~NhZ3a8mbBs6cHAlO8qW-8X-JZfMaIgIRQxf7DZDTwqzIm6vBlWg3E3urslDlJ8fvnQGMruqNxrKWDD8k9CmId1SUvhEKxH9337RquqRTj6-uCoYU3pl2-fBP-z3T3emQq~QBtTZmg4XQbo9BolgecI-7ytoCxPIv5iTywS4SQsQ3WF~f2OGHjO3y0m4iyvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Township Committee of Morris adopted nine ordinances at its May 21 meeting covering administrative fees, capital projects and utilities, the township announced during the public hearing and roll-call votes.

Ordinances adopted included a salaries update for nonunion personnel (11-25) and an increase to towing and storage charges (12-25). The committee approved several bond ordinances financing capital projects:

- Ordinance 13-25: bond ordinance for various capital improvements, appropriating $3,562,486 and authorizing $2,768,347 in bonds or notes; the ordinance notes expected grants of $648,436 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
- Ordinance 14-25: bond ordinance for swimming pool improvements, appropriating $241,000 and authorizing $228,950 in bonds or notes.
- Ordinance 15-25: bond ordinance for various sewer capital improvements, appropriating $2,302,500 and authorizing $2,187,375 in bonds or notes.

The committee also adopted ordinances appropriating available capital balances for non-bonded capital needs (Ordinance 16-25, $460,600 from the general capital improvement fund; Ordinance 17-25, $1,560,050 from the sewer utility capital improvement fund), approved $100,000 from the parking utility capital fund for security camera upgrades (Ordinance 18-25), and authorized $314,500 from the Open Space Trust Fund for open-space improvements (Ordinance 19-25).

All nine ordinances were approved by roll-call vote at the meeting. The committee introduced Ordinance 20-25, an easement agreement with the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority related to 15 Jean Street; the public hearing and final consideration for Ordinance 20-25 is set for the June 18 meeting.

The ordinances are available in full in the township agenda center and will be published as required after the mayor’s certification.","At its May 21 meeting the Morris Township Committee adopted nine ordinances covering salaries, towing fees, multiple bond ordinances for capital and sewer projects, pool and parking utility improvements, and open-space expenditures; the committee also introduced an easement ordinance tied to 15 Jean Street for final hearing June 18.",{"_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},6182314,"Township Committee hears assessment, test-fit for 15 Jean Street community center",1545,875000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5107058-572b271b38baea9f6271863bd6ff13fc&start=875&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5107058-572b271b38baea9f6271863bd6ff13fc/thumbnail_875000.jpg","/articles/6182314/New-Jersey/Township-Committee-hears-assessment-test-fit-for-15-Jean-Street-community-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182314-14970ddacb20800ef564a314886acaab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181867&Signature=oicAK1j5mE39wKIJ9inwl6xxO~4aQGhK34x3g4WCp4sb2R-~skK0S17JziyFPUPW1j2rfom76rZupwfJS7YtlJM2IRsBJy6Z3YFRe1SEiS~iTChowlm~WEJ9GLNIZvWuon9Jus296flxf1C~c3cgRfOs7lR4wMbkfk~THuPxKRwh0~j2A~B5pXQK5Xf6u8IV6YQxzG0ax4ewyVN9iWIlZk8XMPUDNNBve8KHPnFz6dMMMx5KDdpuOU8sD1uDKA9tJPl9TPzyYdfoqbYarrIK3sNolOWbnjxWuupICV2-JM5I0yDNmVaeNIiaJ1EEp1sZMYRq1fZdz-R8ACbRfm0PtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","RSC Architects presented a facility assessment and conceptual plan for converting the vacant building at 15 Jean Street into a senior and recreational community center at the Morris Township Committee meeting on May 21.

The consultant said the existing, L-shaped former day-care building offers roughly 11,630 square feet of gross footprint and about 9,500 square feet of usable interior space; the program the town supplied calls for about 15,150 square feet of facilities, with the largest single need a multipurpose gym or basketball court. \"This is a project that has been a vision that was provided by the county in order to take the old day care center, located at 15 Jean Street to renovate that and create a new senior community center and recreational center,\" RSC architect Carlos Arredondo told the committee.

Arredondo said the team verified existing conditions, scanned the building in 3-D and reviewed hazardous-materials reports. He said the building’s exterior brick and underlying slab appeared serviceable, but interior finishes, restrooms, the kitchen and mechanical systems require replacement; localized mold and water infiltration were noted. He added that classrooms open directly to the exterior now and that many exterior sheds are in poor condition.

The concept plan shown to the committee retains the existing building as the centerpiece and proposes adding a wing to house a multipurpose gym. The architects proposed reorienting the building so the main entry faces an expanded south-side parking area and said civil and grading work would be needed to address a persistent runoff and flooding area behind the building. The concept includes an estimated 75 parking spaces to serve the facility and nearby fields.

On costs, Arredondo cautioned that civil scope and subsurface work remain to be investigated, but offered a planning-level range: \"Guesstimating, let's say, anywhere between 2 to 4 for the renovation\" (million dollars) and \"anywhere between 4 to 5 for the addition,\" yielding a combined rough estimate of about $7–8 million if the gym is added. He recommended a phased approach so the town can renovate usable portions first and add the multipurpose space later if funding allows.

Committee members asked about accessibility, parking for peak use such as weekend soccer games, and the location of kitchen and locker-room support spaces. Arredondo said the building sits on a single story and that most doorways and paths are already wide; he also noted that the kitchen and some hazardous materials issues are localized and that the project team will study site drainage, wetlands, and the feasibility of solar power as part of follow-up investigations.

No formal action was taken on the presentation. The committee later introduced Ordinance 20-25, an easement agreement with the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority that references 15 Jean Street; that ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing and final vote on June 18.

Next steps identified in the meeting record include completing site drainage and civil investigations, finalizing hazardous-materials remediation needs, preparing a final report with project costs and a milestone schedule, and holding further public engagement and design phases if the committee proceeds.","RSC Architects presented a condition assessment and concept plan for converting the vacant 15 Jean Street building into a senior and community recreational center, estimating extensive renovations and a possible $7–8 million full project cost if a gym addition is included.","actionData","errors"]

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