Morris County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2026 Capital Plan. The meeting includes reports from department heads and the administrator, as well as a closed session to discuss 2026 professional and board appointments.

• Review of the 2026 Capital Plan
• Resolution of Honor for Anthony Abrantes
• Retirement resolutions for Frank Aloia and Daniel Carter of Motor Services
• Closed session discussion regarding a real property lease
• Closed session discussion on 2026 professional and board appointments

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session where the 2026 Capital Plan was presented, totaling just over $50 million with about $13.1 million in grant funding, reducing the net county investment to about $36.9 million. The plan focuses on infrastructure, standard, and strategic investments. The board also honored Anthony Abrantes with a Resolution of Honor and presented retirement resolutions to Frank Aloia and Dan Carter. No formal votes were taken during this work session; the plan will be incorporated into the 2026 budget to be introduced in the first quarter.

• Presented 2026 Capital Plan totaling $50M, with $13.1M in grants (no vote)
• Honored Anthony Abrantes with Resolution of Honor
• Presented retirement resolutions to Frank Aloia and Dan Carter
• Entered closed session to discuss real property lease and personnel appointments
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of Commissioners will consider approving resolutions for the purchase of the Wildcat Ridge Preserve, various contracts for law enforcement and public works, and the acceptance of grant funds for elections and opioid litigation.

• Resolution authorizing $1,040,000 for Wildcat Ridge Preserve purchase
• Resolution authorizing $1,539,483 for 2026 Special Election administration
• Resolution authorizing $386,173.25 for election machine licensing and support
• Resolution authorizing $317,570.71 for Mendham Road & Roxiticus Road intersection improvements
• Resolution authorizing $162,134.76 for proprietary software services

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 17, 2025, and approved a series of resolutions, including a $1.58 million contract for radio equipment for a new site in Netcong. The board also approved several trail construction grants, a $1.04 million grant for the Wildcat Ridge Preserve, and a settlement in a lawsuit involving two churches. All resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $1,579,762.66 radio equipment purchase from Motorola Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $1,040,000 grant to Land Conservancy of New Jersey for Wildcat Ridge Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved $1,556,616 janitorial services contract with Employment Horizons (unanimous)
• Approved $761,500 election ballot design & printing contract with Election Graphics (unanimous)
• Approved $386,173.25 election software/support contract with Election Systems & Software (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in Mendham Methodist Church and Zion Lutheran Church lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved $20,891,388.64 in bills (7-0)
• Approved 2026 reappointments of nine SLEO II officers (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on December 3, 2025. The meeting includes reports from the administrator, county counsel, clerk, and department heads, as well as a special recognition for Zufall Health's 35‑year anniversary. The primary decision item is a discussion of a real‑property lease. No public comment period is provided.

• Discussion of a real property lease
• Special recognition of Zufall Health 35‑Year Anniversary
• Administrator's report
• County Counsel's report
• Clerk of the Board's report

The Board adopted a Resolution of Honor for Joseph Barilla and a resolution recognizing Zufall Health’s 35‑year anniversary. It approved a closed‑session resolution to discuss a real‑property lease, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution of Honor for Joseph Barilla – approved
• Adopted Resolution honoring Zufall Health’s 35‑year anniversary – approved
• Approved closed‑session resolution to discuss one real‑property lease (motion by Shaw, seconded by Myers) – approved
• Moved to adjourn the meeting – approved

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Morris County Official Map and approve resolutions for road resurfacing, bridge replacements, and cooperative purchasing contracts.

• Public hearing on Morris County Official Map
• Approval of $932,245.91 for Lees Hill Road resurfacing
• Award of $1,169,082.00 for Three Rivers Drive bridge replacement
• Approval of $37,002,874.45 for Landing Road Bridge swap agreement
• Approval of $1,054,430.25 for Aramark correctional services contract extension

The Board unanimously approved an ordinance to appropriate $1,600,000 for a new radio site for the Department of Law and Public Safety. It also adopted an amendment increasing the Railroad Maintenance Fund appropriation from $200,000 to $450,000. The meeting minutes and a request to close Main Street for a Boonton car show were approved, and the Board adopted the 2026 opioid settlement funding recommendations totaling $520,000.

• Adopted ORD-2025-38: $1,600,000 radio site appropriation (unanimous)
• Adopted ORD-2025-39: increase railroad fund to $450,000 (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Boonton Recreation street‑closure request for April 26, 2026 car show, pending insurance (unanimous)
• Adopted RES-2025-1004 opioid settlement funding recommendations totaling $520,000 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will approve FY 2026 County Aid funding of $7,314,377 with the NJDOT and the County. The Board also adopts $6,954,000 in Open Space Grant awards and appropriates $1,600,000 from the reserve for a new radio site. Several procurement resolutions are adopted, including contracts for furniture, communications equipment, and security upgrades.

• Resolution authorizing $7,314,377 FY 2026 County Aid funding (Dept. of Public Works)
• Resolution approving $6,954,000 Open Space Grant awards (Office of Planning & Preservation)
• Ordinance appropriating $1,600,000 from the Reserve for a new radio site (Countywide Communication System Fund)
• Resolution awarding $263,254.70 to Sedia Systems Inc. for classroom and auditorium furniture (Dept. of Law & Public Safety)
• Resolution awarding $445,204.19 to SHI International Corp. for communications tower equipment (Dept. of Law & Public Safety)

The Board approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting. It also approved three public‑event requests: a banner for the Mendham Business Association, a Coin Toss event for the Stirling Volunteer Fire Company, and street closures for the Dover Holiday Parade. Several financial resolutions were adopted unanimously, and a proclamation of Small Business Saturday was approved.

• Approved November 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mendham banner request for Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Stirling Volunteer Fire Company Coin Toss event (unanimous)
• Approved Dover street‑closure request for Holiday Parade (unanimous)
• Adopted RES‑2025‑970 authorizing vehicle‑maintenance expense debits (unanimous)
• Adopted RES‑2025‑971 authorizing printing‑service expense debit (unanimous)
• Adopted RES‑2025‑972 authorizing $153.65 PCARD payment to Bank of America (unanimous)
• Adopted RES‑2025‑976 proclamation of Small Business Saturday Nov 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on November 17, 2025, with no public comment period. The meeting will be livestreamed via WebEx and held in person at the Administration and Records Building in Morristown.

• Recognition of Surrogate Chris Luongo for 30 years of service
• Review of resolutions
• Closed session scheduled

The Board reached consensus to move forward with installing a plaque displaying the poem “A Day Like No Other” at the 9/11 Memorial on West Hanover Avenue, at an estimated cost of $7,200. A motion to adjourn the meeting was seconded and approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approve installation of 9/11 memorial plaque ($7,200) – consensus reached
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous approval

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Open Space Trust Fund Committee's 2025 grant recommendations. Commissioners will also talk about labor negotiations and upcoming requests for proposals for professional services. The agenda includes a review of resolutions and a closed‑session segment for attorney‑client privileged matters.

• Open Space Trust Fund Committee – 2025 grant recommendations
• Discussion of labor negotiations
• Discussion of RFPs for professional services
• Review of resolutions
• Closed session for attorney‑client privileged matters

The Board approved a resolution to exclude the public and discuss personnel labor negotiations and contract RFPs in executive session. No action was taken on the Open Space Trust Fund grant recommendations, which will be considered at the November 17 meeting. The remainder of the work session was procedural.

• Adopted closed‑session resolution to discuss labor negotiations and contract RFPs (executive session)
• Deferred Open Space Trust Fund funding recommendations to the November 17 meeting

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan that adds contracts for waste transport at the Mount Olive and Parsippany‑Troy Hills transfer stations. The board will also adopt an ordinance appropriating $950,000 from the reserve for a new radio site in the countywide communication system. A series of resolutions will be approved, including a $1,124,832 MAPS grant from NJ Transit and several contract change orders affecting public‑works projects.

• Public hearing on Resolution A: amendment to the Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan for contracts at Mount Olive and Parsippany‑Troy Hills transfer stations (County Counsel)
• Ordinance appropriating $950,000 from the reserve for the Countywide Communication System radio site (ID #13425)
• Resolution authorizing $1,124,832 MAPS grant from New Jersey Transit for the 2025‑2026 Next Generation 9‑1‑1 upgrade (ID #13404)
• Change order increasing the PPE Warehouse fire‑alarm contract by $4,840.87, raising the total to $18,466,555.40 (Department of Public Works, ID #13406)
• Change order increasing the Ridgedale Avenue and Greenwood Avenue improvements contract by $30,685.12, new total $375,323.32 (Department of Public Works, ID #13388)

On November 5, 2025, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan dated August 2025 to include contracts for transportation and disposal of solid waste at transfer stations in Mount Olive Township and Parsippany‑Troy Hills Township. The motion was moved by Commissioner Krickus, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, and passed with six affirmative votes; Commissioner Cabana was absent. The resolution takes effect immediately and directs County Counsel to mail certified copies to any written objectors and to submit the amendment to the Department of Environmental Protection.

• Adopt amendment to Solid Waste Management Plan for Mount Olive and Parsippany‑Troy Hills transfer stations (6 affirmative votes, Cabana absent)
• Approve October 22, 2025 work session, executive, and regular meeting minutes (all in favor; Krickus absent/abstained)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will present a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation and review the 2025 Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program recommendations. A closed‑session meeting will be held to discuss funding matters within the Department of Human Services, which are protected by attorney‑client privilege. The session also includes standard reports from the administrator, county counsel, clerk, and department heads.

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation presentation
• 2025 Morris County Trail Construction Grant Program recommendations
• Closed‑session discussion of Department of Human Services funding (attorney‑client privileged)
• Administrator's report
• County commissioner reports

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $3.5 million capital campaign to expand the JBWS shelter in Morris County by adding six family rooms, including a pet‑friendly wing. The expansion will increase shelter capacity by 55 percent, allowing up to 18 individuals and their children to stay. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the work session.

• Approved $3.5 M capital campaign for JBWS shelter expansion

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure projects, including traffic signal installations in Florham Park and bridge work in Harding. The body is also deciding on historic preservation grants and the adoption of a county evacuation strategy.

• Contract for construction inspection of the new courthouse complex to Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for up to $597,770.00
• Historic preservation grants of $68,091 for Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms and $170,000 for Friends Meeting House & Cemetery Association of Randolph
• Adoption of the Morris County Evacuation Strategy and Zone Designation
• Contract decrease of $1,275,964.03 for the NYS&W Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared Use Path
• Request from Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1 to use Berkshire Valley Road for a fundraiser on November 28, 2025

The Board approved the October 8, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes. It authorized Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1 to hold a “coin toss” fundraiser on Berkshire Valley Road on November 28, 2025. The Board unanimously adopted six resolutions approving traffic signals at several Florham Park intersections and approving plans for replacing Bridge No. 1400‑490 on Dicksons Mill Road.

• Approved October 8, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1 fundraiser on Berkshire Valley Road, Nov 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑875 approving traffic signal at Ridgedale Ave & Brooklake Rd/Park St, Florham Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑876 approving traffic signal at Columbia Turnpike & Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑877 approving plans and specs for replacement of Bridge No. 1400‑490 on Dicksons Mill Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑878 approving traffic signal at Columbia Turnpike & Park St, Florham Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑879 approving traffic signal at Columbia Turnpike & James St, Florham Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑880 approving traffic signal at Columbia Turnpike & Hanover Rd, Florham Park (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on October 8, 2025, with no public comment period. The meeting will be livestreamed via WebEx and held in person at the Administration and Records Building in Morristown.

• National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation
• Administrator's Report
• County Counsel's Report
• Clerk of the Board's Report
• Department Head Reports

The October 8 work session consisted of announcements, presentations, and commissioner reports. No motions were voted on or resolutions adopted during the meeting. Upcoming items include a virtual public meeting on Oct 14 about the East Hanover Avenue Bridge project and a hearing on the revised County Map scheduled for Dec 3.

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is voting on various infrastructure contracts, historic preservation grants, and shared services agreements. The meeting also includes requests for road closures for a parade in Boonton and religious processions in Morristown.

• Contract for East Main Street (CR 644) bridge replacement engineering to Michael Baker International, Inc. not to exceed $1,133,000.00
• Contract for Gaston Road bridge replacement to CMS Construction, Inc. not to exceed $641,487.00
• Historic preservation grants: $336,720 for Presbyterian Church in Morristown and $13,760 for Hibernia Library
• Emergency repairs to County Bridge No. 1400-645 on Roxiticus Road provided by Sparwick Contracting, Inc. for $92,307.78
• Paving cost-share agreement with Elizabethtown Gas for Schooleys Mountain Road in Washington Twp for $310,048.33

The Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes, approved several event‑closure requests, and adopted multiple resolutions including contract change orders, a historic preservation grant, and a shared‑services youth‑shelter agreement. All resolutions were adopted unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed with one abstention.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Shaw moved, Myers seconded; Smith abstained)
• Approved event‑closure requests for Boonton Santa Parade and St. Margaret of Scotland processions (Shaw moved, Smith seconded; all in favor)
• Adopted change order reducing Zuccaro, Inc. contract by $5,203.16 (unanimous)
• Adopted change order reducing CMS Construction, Inc. contract by $38,656.75 (unanimous)
• Adopted change order reducing Sparwick Contracting, Inc. contract by $80,547.57 (unanimous)
• Adopted $13,760 historic preservation grant to Township of Rockaway (unanimous)
• Adopted shared‑services agreement with Sussex County for youth‑shelter placements (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session at 5:00 PM on September 24, 2025. Commissioners will receive reports from department heads, the administrator, county counsel, and the clerk. The meeting will include a discussion of appointments to the County College of Morris Board of Trustees. No public comment period is provided.

• Discuss appointments to the County College of Morris Board of Trustees

The Board formally adopted the Local Safety Action Plan (Resolution 2025‑790). It approved a closed‑session resolution to discuss personnel appointments to the County College of Morris Board of Trustees. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Local Safety Action Plan (Resolution 2025‑790) – adopted (no vote recorded)
• Approved closed‑session resolution to discuss County College of Morris Board of Trustees appointments – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions covering contract change orders, grant agreements, special revenue allocations, and appointments. Key items include a $375,000 increase to the PPE Warehouse contract, a $1,133,000 special revenue insertion for the East Main Street Bridge, and several historic preservation grants. The board will also adopt the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update and declare an emergency for a county bridge requiring immediate repairs.

• Resolution authorizing a $375,000 change order for the Morris County PPE Warehouse contract, raising the total to $18,795,047.53 (Dept. of Public Works)
• Resolution inserting $1,133,000 special revenue into the 2025 budget for the East Main Street Bridge (Dept. of Finance)
• Resolution approving a $217,360 historic preservation grant for the Orchard Street Cemetery Gatehouse (Office of Planning & Preservation)
• Resolution declaring an emergency and authorizing $229,301.94 repairs for County Bridge No. 1400-829 on Minnisink Road (Dept. of Public Works)
• Resolution approving a $59,966.13 Adobe Enterprise Agreement renewal under the State Cooperative Purchasing Program (Dept. of Information Technology)

The Board unanimously adopted a change order raising the Morris County PPE Warehouse contract by $375,000, bringing the total to $18,795,047.53. It also approved a $5,134.76 increase for a bridge repair contract, adopted bridge replacement plans for Jefferson and Randolph townships, set the date for the 2026 Stated Annual Meeting, approved four community event permits, and appointed members to the Vocational School District Board of Education and the County Housing Authority.

• Approved $375,000 contract increase for Dobco, Inc. PPE warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved $5,134.76 contract increase for Sparwick Contracting bridge repair (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specifications for Jefferson Township Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specifications for Randolph Township Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting 2026 Stated Annual Meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved four community event banner and road‑closure requests (unanimous)
• Appointed John P. Hyland to Vocational School District Board of Education (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Zaccone to Morris County Housing Authority (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to receive reports from county officials and department heads. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel labor negotiations and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Discussion of appointments to various boards and commissions
• Discussion of personnel labor negotiations

The Board approved a closed‑session resolution to exclude the public while discussing appointments to boards and commissions and labor negotiations. The Board also reached consensus to prepare a letter objecting to the PFAS settlement that would release New Jersey public entities from suing 3M. No other votes or decisions were recorded in the work session.

• Adopted closed‑session resolution to discuss personnel appointments and labor negotiations (resolution passed)
• Board consensus to prepare a letter objecting to the PFAS settlement (decision made)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will adopt a series of resolutions covering public safety, infrastructure repairs, contract awards, and historic preservation grants. Among the items, the Board will accept a $834,519.40 settlement from the national opioid litigation. Other resolutions include emergency road repairs, a new aerial fire‑truck contract, and multiple historic preservation grant agreements.

• Resolution accepting $834,519.40 opioid litigation settlement (Clerk of the Board) (ID #13217)
• Resolution authorizing award of contract for Freightliner M2 106 Plus with Altec Aerial Device, up to $289,920.00 (Public Works) (ID #13189)
• Resolution declaring emergency for unsafe 84 Lumber switch, repair contract $154,440.00 (Public Works) (ID #13204)
• Resolution authorizing inter‑local agreement with Morris Township to share intersection improvements, total $67,997.16 (Public Works) (ID #13192)
• Resolution authorizing $250,000 historic preservation grant for Phoenix House (Planning & Preservation) (ID #13194)

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners approved a $9,580,616.75 bill resolution and unanimously adopted 48 resolutions covering contracts, grants, and routine administrative items. Key actions included awarding a $289,920 contract for a new aerial truck, approving $150,440 in emergency repairs, and accepting $834,519.40 in opioid settlement funds. The board also approved several historic preservation grants and various contract extensions and change orders.

• Approved $9,580,616.75 bill resolution (7-0)
• Awarded $289,920 contract to Altec Industries for aerial truck (unanimous)
• Approved $150,440 emergency repair contract to Tracks Unlimited (unanimous)
• Accepted $834,519.40 in opioid litigation settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 historic preservation grant for Phoenix House (unanimous)
• Approved $305,172 historic preservation grant for Scott Farm Barn (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 pest control contract to E & G Exterminators (unanimous)
• Approved $93,821.38 pavement markings contract to Dan Swayze & Son (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $1,667,819.64 contract for milling and resurfacing Berkshire Valley Road. Other items include grant awards for historic preservation, a $42,534 public‑health grant, and a $80,000 HVAC service extension. The meeting also addresses traffic‑signal projects, a snow‑plow contract, and several revenue insertions into the 2025 budget.

• Resolution awarding contract B25‑30 for milling & resurfacing Berkshire Valley Road (up to $1,667,819.64)
• Resolution authorizing $42,534 Sustaining Local Public Health Capacity Grant
• Resolution authorizing $80,000 contract extension for Carrier Comfort Network HVAC maintenance
• Resolution inserting $101,090 revenue for HUD Continuum of Care Planning Program
• Resolution authorizing $165,366.20 contract for traffic‑signal modification at Columbia Turnpike and James Street

The Board unanimously approved several items, including film‑shoot road closures in Boonton and Harding Township, a $73,183.76 reimbursement for July emergency assistance, an interlocal agreement with Florham Park to fund a $160,000 traffic‑signal upgrade, and a blanket resolution to lease copier equipment from Ricoh USA for up to $500,000. It also approved a $42,534 public‑health grant, a $31,644 historic‑preservation grant to the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum, and a $16,278.46 change order increasing the locker‑room renovation contract at 102 Raynor Road. All resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved film‑shoot closure of Main St (CR 511) in Boonton on Sep 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved film‑shoot closure of Myrtle Ave (CR 202) in Boonton Sep 15‑19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure of Village Rd (CR 646) in Harding Township on Sep 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $73,183.76 reimbursement for July 2025 emergency expenditure (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Florham Park for $160,000 traffic‑signal improvements (unanimous)
• Approved blanket resolution to lease copier equipment from Ricoh USA up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $42,534 Sustaining Local Public Health Capacity grant (unanimous)
• Approved $31,644 historic‑preservation grant to Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on August 27, 2025, with no public comment period. The meeting will be livestreamed via WebEx and held in person.

• Discussion of appointments to the County College of Morris Trustee Search Committee
• Administrator's Report
• County Counsel's Report
• Department Head Reports
• Review of Resolutions

The Board adopted a resolution to exclude the public and discuss appointments to the County College of Morris Trustee Search Committee. The motion to enter closed session was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Krickus, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Myers, with all members in favor. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted closed‑session resolution to discuss County College of Morris trustee appointments (unanimous)
• Motion to enter closed session passed (Smith motion, Krickus second, unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (Smith motion, Myers second, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board will consider two ordinances appropriating $1,111,219.18 and $500,000 from county funds for construction and site work of the County Multi-Purpose Building. It will also act on numerous resolutions covering road work, bridge funding, contract change orders, and grant acceptances. Public comments are invited before the votes.

• ORD-2025-35: Appropriation of $1,111,219.18 from the Capital Surplus Fund for construction of the County Multi-Purpose Building (ID #13079)
• ORD-2025-36: Appropriation of $500,000 from the Reserve for Road and Bridge Fund for site work on the County Multi-Purpose Building (ID #13081)
• RES-2025-647: Payment of $189,403.61 to the State of New Jersey for 50% of interest earnings on unspent Chapter 12 proceeds
• RES-2025-649: Change order with Envirocon, LLC increasing contract by $46,882.00 for Morris View RTU & HRU upgrades (new total $1,013,583.20)
• RES-2025-670: Contract award to JJS Services for snow plowing and salting at Morris County facilities, $1,000,000.00 (2025‑2027)

The Board approved the July 23, 2025 work‑session and regular meeting minutes. It approved ten public‑event road‑closure requests submitted by local groups. The Board adopted two ordinances, appropriating $1,111,219.18 from the Capital Surplus Fund and $500,000 from the Reserve for Road and Bridge Fund for the County multi‑purpose building. It also adopted a resolution approving plans for milling and resurfacing Berkshire Valley Road (CR 699) in Jefferson Township.

• Approved July 23, 2025 work‑session and regular meeting minutes (5 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved ten public‑event road‑closure and banner requests (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance ORD‑2025‑35 appropriating $1,111,219.18 for multi‑purpose building construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance ORD‑2025‑36 appropriating $500,000 for site work on the multi‑purpose building (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution RES‑2025‑646 approving plans for Berkshire Valley Road resurfacing (unanimous)
• Authorized CFO to process $189,403.61 payment to State Treasury (resolution moved, seconded; outcome not recorded in provided text)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on August 13, 2025. The meeting, which had no public comment period, included reports from the commissioner, administrator, county counsel, and clerk. Commissioners will discuss appointments to various boards and commissions and will consider a lease of county real property. The session will conclude with an adjournment.

• Discussion of appointments to various boards and commissions
• Discussion of a real property lease

The Board approved a resolution to hold a closed session to discuss a real‑property lease and personnel appointments, after a motion by Commissioner Smith and a second by Commissioner Myers. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted closed‑session resolution on real‑property lease and personnel appointments (motion by Smith, seconded by Myers)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Smith, seconded by Myers, all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board will hold a work session to receive reports from the County Commissioner, Administrator, County Counsel, Clerk, and department heads. No public comment period is provided, and no specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

The Board of County Commissioners met at 5:00 p.m. and heard reports on public safety, human services, public works, water, solid waste, and other departments. No formal resolutions or ordinances were adopted during the session. At 5:26 p.m. Commissioner Myers moved to adjourn, Commissioner Shaw seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (motion by Myers, seconded by Shaw, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will adopt a series of resolutions covering contracts, appropriations, and revenue items. Highlights include a $2.5 million agreement with the Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey for a One‑Stop Operator, multi‑million road work contracts, and a $75,000 health‑related revenue insertion. The board will also approve a change order increasing a Randolph intersection contract by $877.06 and appropriate funds for the County Multi‑Purpose Building.

• RES-2025-607: $2,500,000 agreement with the Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey for a One‑Stop Operator (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026)
• RES-2025-624: $2,557,005 contract for milling and resurfacing Sussex Tpke/Sussex Ave in Randolph, Morris, and Morristown townships (Top Line Construction Corp.)
• RES-2025-621: $2,397,152.99 contract for milling and resurfacing Schooley's Mountain Road (CR 517) in Washington Township (Riverview Paving, Inc.)
• RES-2025-601: Change order for Center Grove Road and Quaker Church Road intersection improvements in Randolph, increasing contract total to $1,114,123.84
• RES-2025-608: $75,000 special revenue insertion for the 2025 budget for New Jersey Department of Health overdose fatality review teams

The Board approved the July 9 work‑session and regular‑meeting minutes, and authorized a Mendham Patriots Basketball banner. Several ordinances related to a new county multi‑purpose building were introduced and passed second reading. Four resolutions were adopted, including a contract change order, the cancellation of the Hi Point Restoration masonry contract with a five‑year bidding ban, and a one‑year extension of a trail‑construction grant.

• Approved July 9 work‑session and regular‑meeting minutes (all in favor, one abstention)
• Approved Mendham Patriots Basketball banner request (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑35 appropriating $1,111,219.18 for multi‑purpose building (first reading, unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025‑36 appropriating $500,000 for road & bridge fund (first reading, unanimous)
• Second‑reading adoption of ordinance amending Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)
• Second‑reading adoption of bond ordinance amendment for multi‑purpose building (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑601 authorizing $877.06 contract change order for Center Grove Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑602 cancelling Hi Point Restoration masonry contract and disqualifying bidder up to five years (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The meeting consists of procedural reports and a review of resolutions. There are no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed on the agenda.

The July 9, 2025 work session was called to order at 5:00 p.m. and included reports on park projects, bridge replacement, water system issues, and other departmental updates. No votes or formal adoption of the listed resolutions were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several ordinances and resolutions related to public works and financial administration. Key items include road improvements, grant fund insertions into the 2025 budget, and contract awards for county services.

• Contract award to Greenman Pedersen Inc. for $1,244,756.12 for Route 24 and Columbia Turnpike (CR 510) Interchange engineering
• Change order with Dobco, Inc. for $460,041.55 for the Morris County PPE Warehouse and Shelter
• Acceptance of $315,245.37 in National Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds
• Contract award to County Business Systems for microfilming software not to exceed $28,431.00 annually
• Purchase of $66,619.30 in furniture and equipment for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office from BFI

The Board adopted several resolutions, including reimbursement of $126,595.37 for April and $75,626.64 for May 2025 emergency human services expenditures. It approved a $540,000 memorandum of understanding with Rutgers University’s Center on Policing to continue participation in the NJ UASI program. The Board accepted a $1,244,756.12 grant from NJDOT for the Rte 24 eastbound ramp project in Morris Township and Florham Park. Additional actions approved traffic‑signal plans for Columbia Turnpike and James Street and a contract change order adding $8,250 for aviation testing equipment. All were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted reimbursement of $126,595.37 for April 2025 emergency expenditure (unanimous)
• Adopted reimbursement of $75,626.64 for May 2025 emergency expenditure (unanimous)
• Adopted MOU with Rutgers Center on Policing, authorizing $540,000 certificate of availability (unanimous)
• Adopted acceptance of $1,244,756.12 NJDOT grant for Rte 24 eastbound ramp (unanimous)
• Adopted approval of traffic‑signal plans for Columbia Turnpike (CR 510) and James Street, Bid 25‑97 (unanimous)
• Adopted contract change order with Pemberton Fabricators, increasing cost by $8,250 to $265,900 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance ORD‑2025‑33 amending Capital Improvement Ordinance (first reading, unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance ORD‑2025‑34 amending Bond Ordinance (first reading, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners work session will include reports from the County Commissioners, Administrator, County Counsel, Clerk of the Board, and department heads. A presentation will be given on the 2025 Morris County Historic Preservation Funding Recommendations. The agenda also lists a review of resolutions and a closed‑session portion.

• Presentation: 2025 Morris County Historic Preservation Funding Recommendations
• County Commissioners' reports
• Administrator's report
• County Counsel's report
• Review of resolutions and closed session

Commissioner Krickus proposed forming an AI Policy Committee and asked Director Selen to make the appointments. With no objections, Director Selen approved the committee members: OIT Director John Tugman, County Counsel John Napolitano, Employee Resources Director Jill Binkoski, Law & Public Safety Director Scott Di Girolamo, and Administrator Deena Leary (or their designees). Commissioner Krickus will serve as the Board liaison, and Commissioners Mastrangelo and Myers volunteered to assist.

• Appointed AI Policy Committee members – John Tugman, John Napolitano, Jill Binkoski, Scott Di Girolamo, Deena Leary (or designees) – no objections

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to award contracts for a new courthouse complex, road resurfacing, and a Next Gen 911 system. The meeting also includes approvals for inmate commissary services and a shared services agreement with Warren County.

• Resolution to award $77.3M contract for Morris County Courthouse Complex
• Resolution for Next Gen 911 upgrade with $2.25M in funding
• Resolution for Sussex Turnpike rock slope stabilization ($2.05M)
• Resolution for shared services agreement with Warren County
• Resolution for Maoli Charitable Foundation banner on Main Street

The Board approved the June 11 meeting minutes (with two commissioners abstaining) and authorized a banner for a car show in Mendham. It adopted several contracts, including an $88,441 pavement‑markings award, a $1.445 M pavement‑markings contract, and a $1.395 M construction‑management contract for a new criminal courthouse. Additional resolutions approved plans for embankment stabilization, PCARD payments, a tree‑removal change order, and a reclassification of several payments.

• Approved June 11 minutes (Smith & Shaw abstained)
• Approved banner request for Main St/Route 24 (all in favor)
• Adopted $88,441 contract for pavement markings (unanimous)
• Adopted $1.445 M contract for pavement markings (unanimous)
• Approved embankment stabilization plans and bid advertising (unanimous)
• Authorized PCARD payments of $236.50 to US Bank and $123.20 to Bank of America (unanimous)
• Authorized reclassification of multiple county payments (unanimous)
• Approved $5,795.30 change order for tree‑removal contract (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on June 11, 2025. Commissioners and department heads will present reports and review resolutions. The meeting includes a closed session and does not allow public comment.

• County Commissioner Reports
• Administrator's Report
• County Counsel's Report
• Clerk of the Board's Report
• Review Resolutions

The Board approved Resolution #2025-508, authorizing a $750,000 purchase of Dell computer systems. It also approved Resolution #2025-516 to add a revenue item for the Clean Fleet Program. Commissioners agreed to distribute Resolution 2025-522 to the Governor, state legislators, and the other 20 counties. The motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2025-508 authorizing $750,000 Dell purchase
• Approved Resolution #2025-516 authorizing revenue item for Clean Fleet Program
• Agreed to distribute Resolution 2025-522 to Governor, legislators, and other counties
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of Commissioners will adopt a series of resolutions covering traffic safety measures, public‑works contracts, bond issuances, and budget revenue items. Key actions include approving a No Passing Zone on Route 24, authorizing change orders for drainage and parking lot projects, and accepting opioid settlement funds. The most significant item is a contract up to $2,608,664.36 to replace two bridges on Pleasant Hill Road over Drakes Brook. Additional resolutions address procurement of training services and technology upgrades.

• Resolution authorizing up to $2,608,664.36 for bridge replacement (Bridge Nos. 1401‑138 & 1401‑139) on Pleasant Hill Road over Drakes Brook, awarded to Konkus Corporation
• Resolution increasing Green Pond Road (C.R. 513) drainage contract by $23,100.53, total $453,092.53
• Resolution adding $7,933.55 to parking lot construction contract at NYS&W Trail, Evans Place, Pequannock, total $80,608.55
• Resolution approving a No Passing Zone on Route 24 (County Route 510) in Chester Township
• Resolution authorizing up to $475,000 purchase of Windows 11 OS and cybersecurity hardware from Dell Marketing L.P. under state cooperative purchasing

The board approved banner permits for events in Pequannock and Mendham and street‑closure requests by Camp Blood Productions. It adopted a resolution creating a no‑passing zone on Route 24 in the Township of Chester. It also adopted a resolution authorizing a no‑left‑turn restriction on Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park. Additionally, the board approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved banner permits for Pequannock and Mendham events (unanimous)
• Approved street‑closure requests for Camp Blood Productions (unanimous)
• Adopted no‑passing zone on Route 24 in Chester (unanimous)
• Adopted no‑left‑turn restriction on Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2025 work session, executive and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on May 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be livestreamed via WebEx and held in person, but there will be no public comment session.

• Older Americans Month Proclamation
• Norwescap 60th Anniversary Proclamation
• Discussion of real property lease
• Discussion of appointments to boards and commissions

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on May 28, 2025. They adopted 33 resolutions scheduled for that evening. They also tabled a draft resolution to permanently fund the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adopted 33 resolutions (details not provided)
• Tabled draft resolution to permanently fund NJMEP

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider various infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and grant acceptances. Key items include road improvements in Mendham and Harding and emergency repairs to the Administration & Records Building.

• Contract to Top Line Construction Corp. for milling and resurfacing Tempe Wick Rd/Glen Alpin Rd (CR 646) not to exceed $1,664,671.57
• Emergency resolution for cooling tower support column replacement at Administration & Records Building not to exceed $86,826.00
• Purchase of a Vac-Con model VPD4212HEN1300 from Pierce Eagle Equipment Company for $617,552.00
• Window replacement at 102 Raynor Road contract to In-Line Architectural Glass & Metal Inc. not to exceed $380,858.00
• Request from Chatham Borough to close Fairmount Avenue (CR 638) for the Fishawack Festival on June 14, 2025

The Morris County Board unanimously approved a request to close Fairmount Avenue for the Fishawack Festival, accepted a deed of easement for drainage, and adopted several contracts and grant adjustments, including a $66,000 radio equipment purchase, a $154,310 software license, a $30,000 grant increase to $3,169,819.38, and a $75,000 overdose‑fatality review grant. The Board also approved plans for intersection improvements on Main Street (CR‑613) and North Road (CR‑619) in Mount Olive.

• Approved Fairmount Avenue (CR 638) closure for Fishawack Festival (unanimous)
• Adopted deed of easement for drainage between JML Realty and the County (unanimous)
• Awarded ESCNJ contract to CDW Government for radio equipment, up to $66,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded non‑fair/open contract to TENEX Software Solutions for AIM Asset Inventory System, up to $154,310 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 increase to the State Homeland Security grant, raising total to $3,169,819.38 (unanimous)
• Accepted $75,000 Overdose Fatality Review Teams grant for FY 26 (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specifications for Main Street (CR‑613) and North Road (CR‑619) intersection improvements in Mount Olive (unanimous)
• Approved the May 14, 2025 work‑session, executive and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a lease of county real property. The meeting will also include appointments to various boards and commissions, departmental reports, and a closed session. No public comment period is provided.

• Discussion of a real property lease
• Appointments to boards and commissions
• Mental Health Awareness Month presentation
• Department head reports and resolution review
• Closed session

The Board approved a closed‑session resolution that excludes the public to discuss board‑appointment personnel matters and a real‑property lease. Commissioners also agreed that the Director should establish an AI Policy Committee composed of staff from Administration, IT, County Counsel, and the Board. No other substantive approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in this work session.

• Adopted closed‑session resolution to exclude public for personnel appointments and a property lease (no vote tally recorded)
• Directed Director Selen to set up an AI Policy Committee (consensus decision, no vote tally recorded)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the sale of general obligation bonds totaling up to $28,179,000. The meeting also includes votes on several road resurfacing contracts and requests for temporary street closures for local events.

• General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $28,179,000
• Milling and Resurfacing of Green Village Road contract to Riverview Paving, Inc. up to $1,174,902.27
• Milling and Resurfacing of Main Road (US 202) contract to Riverview Paving, Inc. up to $851,255.52
• Temporary staffing services contract for various departments up to $500,000.00
• Street closure requests for Boonton First Friday and Kinnelon K-Fest Fair

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-32, increasing the Railroad Maintenance Fund appropriation from $50,000 to $200,000. It also approved several public‑event requests and multiple resolutions, including drainage improvements on West Main Street in Boonton and extensions of funeral‑home contracts. A software‑licensing contract for the Prosecutor’s Office was approved by a 6‑0 vote with one abstention.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-32 raising Railroad Maintenance Fund appropriation to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Boonton Main Street closure requests for First Friday events (unanimous)
• Approved Harding Township School PTO 5K event request (unanimous)
• Denied filming requests on Kahdena Road, Whitehead Road, Washington Valley Road, and Gaston Road (not approved)
• Approved Borough of Kinnelon road closure for K‑Fest Fair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-408 approving drainage improvement plans for West Main Street, Boonton (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-409 extending contract with Tew Funeral Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-411 awarding $65,647.86 software licensing contract to SHI International Corp. (6‑0, 1 abstain)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a report from the Preservation Trust Fund Review Committee. The meeting includes reports from the administrator, county counsel, and department heads. A closed session is scheduled to discuss board appointments and a real property lease.

• Report of the Preservation Trust Fund Review Committee
• Discussion of appointments to various boards and commissions
• Discussion of a real property lease

The Board of County Commissioners gave a unanimous consensus to direct the administration to move forward with the Preservation Trust Fund expansion ballot question, as recommended by the Review Committee. The committee recommended using fund dollars for stewardship of preserved lands and suggested a broad ballot question to be refined if approved. No other substantive actions were decided during the work session.

• Unanimous consensus to direct administration to advance Preservation Trust Fund ballot question

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several NJDOT grants for bridge replacements and a budget amendment for railroad maintenance. The meeting also includes requests for road closures and usage for fundraisers, a pilgrimage walk, and a television production.

• Acceptance of NJDOT grants for bridge replacements: $1,820,084.00 for Old Bloomfield Avenue and $500,000.00 for Cozy Lake
• Acceptance of $7,314,377.00 in FY 2025 County Aid from NJDOT
• Purchase of a 2025 Front Wheel Loader from JESCO, Inc. for $264,067.24
• Contract for ammunition for the Sheriff's Office from Eagle Point Gun for $66,561.38
• Road closure requests for a Pilgrimage Walk on Long Hill Road and filming of 'Landline' on Route 24/Mendham Road

The Board approved a contract for Splunk Security Information & Event Management services with CDW Government for $85,800, passing 6‑0 with one abstention. It also approved five public‑use requests for fundraisers and events, all unanimously. An ordinance to increase the railroad maintenance fund appropriation was introduced on first reading unanimously. The Board adopted bridge replacement plans for Pleasant Hill Road and authorized emergency reimbursements for January, February, and March 2025, each unanimously.

• Approved $85,800 Splunk security services contract (6-0)
• Approved five public fundraiser and event requests (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to increase railroad maintenance fund appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved bridge replacement plans for Pleasant Hill Road bridges (unanimous)
• Authorized $79,838.53 reimbursement for Jan 2025 emergency expenditure (unanimous)
• Authorized $158,810.50 reimbursement for Feb 2025 emergency expenditure (unanimous)
• Authorized $102,377.60 reimbursement for Mar 2025 emergency expenditure (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several bond ordinances for educational facility construction and repairs. The meeting also includes requests for various road closures and banner placements for community events.

• Bond Ordinance for a new County College of Morris building appropriating $3,008,549
• Bond Ordinance for a new County College of Morris building appropriating $1,451,000
• Bond Ordinance for Morris County School of Technology Building #4 roof replacement appropriating $1,560,000
• Contract award to CDW Government for computer equipment in the amount of $372,000.00
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban for the Sheriff's Office for $86,216.44

The Board approved the March 26, 2025 work session, executive and regular meeting minutes unanimously. The Board approved all listed requests for temporary road closures, banner placements, and event permits submitted by various municipalities and organizations. The Board unanimously passed the second reading of Ordinance 2025‑31 amending the Capital Improvement Fund description.

• Approved March 26, 2025 work session, executive and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chester Borough request to close Main St (CR 513) May 26, 2025, 10:00‑12:30 (unanimous)
• Approved Mendham Fire Department banner over East Main St (CR‑510) on multiple dates (unanimous)
• Approved Milton First Aid Squad coin‑toss events May 17 and Oct 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Wharton Borough Memorial Day Parade on Main St (CR 634) May 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Parsippany‑Troy Hills Route 202 closure for Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Mendham First Aid Squad banner for EMS Week May 16‑24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑31 amendment to Capital Improvement Fund (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no public comment period. Commissioners heard a Development Review Presentation on an Open Space Story Map from the Planning Director. The board will consider appointments to various boards and commissions and will discuss a lease for county real property. Standard reports and a closed session were also on the agenda.

• Development Review Presentation – Open Space Story Map (Joe Barilla, Planning Director)
• County Commissioner reports (Administrator, Counsel, Clerk)
• Appointments to boards and commissions
• Discussion of a real‑property lease
• Closed session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners met for a work session on April 9, 2025. Commissioners and staff presented a development review, an Open Space StoryMap, and various departmental updates on public health, transportation, utilities, and waste. No resolutions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on a resolution to raise the State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness grant to $3,351,759.20 for the Department of Law & Public Safety. It will also consider several bond ordinances for school and college construction projects totaling over $5 million, and multiple resolutions authorizing contract changes, grant applications, and reimbursements. Public comments are invited before the votes.

• Resolution to increase Homeland Security grant to $3,351,759.20 (Dept. of Law & Public Safety)
• Bond Ordinance for $1,560,000 roof replacement at Morris County School of Technology (Building #4)
• Bond Ordinance for $3,008,549 new building at County College of Morris
• Resolution authorizing $10,000 change order for Schuyler Building restroom upgrades (total $599,897.46)
• Resolution awarding $465,000 contract to Axon Enterprise for Dedrone software (Dept. of Law & Public Safety)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution A, raising the COLA to 3.5% and adding $2,206,968.36 to the tax levy, with a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted Resolution B, approving the 2025 Morris County Budget and Tax Resolution, also by a 7‑0 vote. Several public‑event permit requests were approved unanimously. A series of bond ordinances were introduced on first reading with unanimous support.

• Adopted Resolution A – 3.5% COLA increase, $2,206,968.36 added – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution B – 2025 County Budget/Tax Resolution – vote 7-0
• Approved Chesters Educational Foundation 5K/Color Fun Run permit – unanimous
• Approved Long Hill Township Chamber banner permit – unanimous
• Approved Netcong Fire Company fundraiser permits – unanimous
• Approved Cardinal Rule Productions filming permit on Route 24 – unanimous
• Introduced Bond Ordinance ORD-2025-28 for roof replacement $1,560,000 – first reading unanimous
• Introduced Bond Ordinance ORD-2025-29 for new college building $3,008,549 – first reading unanimous

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on March 26, 2025. The meeting included a presentation of the Women’s History Month proclamation and the Seeds of Change award to Ginger Vukas. Commissioners received reports from the administrator, county counsel, clerk, and department heads, and reviewed resolutions. The board also discussed appointments to various county boards and commissions, with a closed session scheduled.

• Presentation of the Seeds of Change award to Ginger Vukas
• Adoption of Women’s History Month proclamation
• Review of resolutions
• Discussion of appointments to various boards and commissions
• Closed session (purpose not specified)

The March 26, 2025 work session included announcements, commissioner reports, a Women’s History Month proclamation, and updates on infrastructure and grant projects. No formal decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. The meeting includes reports from county officials and a review of resolutions.

• Presentation on Prosecution Software Enhancements by Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll
• Closed session to discuss appointments to various boards and commissions

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on March 12, 2025, featuring a presentation on the Axon Justice digital evidence management system by Prosecutor Robert Carroll. No formal decisions were made; the board heard reports from commissioners and staff, and scheduled 46 resolutions for adoption at a later meeting. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel appointments.

• Heard presentation on Axon Justice evidence management system (no action)
• Scheduled 46 resolutions for adoption at upcoming meeting
• Entered closed session to discuss board and commission appointments
• Adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several capital improvement ordinances and contract awards. The meeting includes requests for road closures for community events and various grant extensions for trail construction.

• Proposed $1,500,000 for new workstations for the Division of Office of Temporary Assistance
• Proposed $410,000 for roadway improvements and $375,000 for dam structure reviews in the Park System
• Contract award to Keystone Public Safety, Inc. for computer hardware and software not to exceed $2,000,000
• Emergency resolution for Morris County Correctional Facility steam boiler replacement up to $72,000
• Road closure requests for Millbrook Avenue (May 31), Whippany Road (May 10), and Sussex Avenue (April 13 and 18)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved eight capital improvement fund ordinances totaling over $2.5 million, including $1.5 million for new workstations for the Office of Temporary Assistance, $410,000 for park roadway improvements, and $375,000 for dam structure reviews. The board also approved a $2 million contract for proprietary public safety software, a $200,000 masonry services contract, and several other contracts and resolutions. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $1.5M for new workstations for Office of Temporary Assistance (unanimous)
• Approved $410,000 for park roadway resurfacing/improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $375,000 for dam structure study/review in park system (unanimous)
• Approved $2M contract with Keystone Public Safety for software (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 masonry services contract with Hi Point Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $114,627.15 for three Chevy Colorado trucks for Mosquito Control (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 for sprinkler system upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for security camera system upgrade at Sheriff's Office (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a PowerPoint presentation on the 2025 Morris County Budget. The meeting also includes reports from the administrator, county counsel, and department heads.

• PowerPoint Presentation – 2025 Morris County Budget
• Discussion of appointments to various boards and commissions

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session to review the proposed 2025 operating budget, with a formal introduction scheduled for the regular meeting later that evening and a public hearing and adoption vote set for March 26. No formal decisions were made during this work session; it was informational and procedural. The board also received updates on affordable housing compliance, county projects, and other administrative matters.

• Reviewed 2025 operating budget presentation; introduction and public hearing scheduled for later meetings
• Noted 35 of 39 municipalities filed Fourth Round affordable housing resolutions; four missed Jan. 31 deadline
• Reported construction bid for Criminal Courthouse to be advertised Feb. 27, opening April 29
• Reported MCMUA awarded Phase 1 of 24-inch water main replacement project
• Went into closed session to discuss personnel appointments to boards and commissions
• Adjourned at 5:51 p.m. after returning to open session

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several capital improvement fund ordinances and a series of bond ordinances that together authorize more than $24 million in financing for county projects. It will also consider resolutions authorizing contracts and change orders, including a $200,000 library contract and a $1,015,666 extension for correctional food services. A hearing on the 2025 budget, tax resolution, and COLA increase is scheduled for March 26, 2025.

• Capital Improvement Fund Ordinances appropriating $60,000 for sprinkler system, $81,000 for nutrition program, $1,500,000 for new workstations, $75,000 for radio equipment, $45,000 for mosquito control, $50,000 for security cameras, $375,000 for dam review, and $410,000 for park roadway improvement
• Bond Ordinances authorizing issuance of bonds for projects totaling approximately $24 million, including $6,260,916 for bridge and drainage design, $7,438,190 for road and railroad improvements, and $4,871,000 for a new K9 facility
• Resolution authorizing a $200,000 contract award to Baker & Taylor for the Morris County Library (Nov 1 2024 – Oct 31 2027)
• Resolution extending Aramark Correctional Services contract by $1,015,666 for one‑year food services at the Morris County Correctional Facility
• Change order increasing the Park Avenue milling and resurfacing contract to $1,697,860.15

The Board introduced the 2025 county budget, setting a tax levy of $294,032,643.99, and approved a resolution to increase the COLA percentage up to 3.5%, establishing a cap bank. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for March 26, 2025. The board also adopted ten bond ordinances on second reading, authorizing over $25 million in bonds for capital projects including roads, bridges, and a new K9 facility.

• Introduced 2025 budget with $294,032,643.99 tax levy (6-0)
• Approved COLA increase to 3.5% and cap bank (6-0)
• Adopted $7.08M bond for road and railroad improvements (6-0)
• Adopted $5.96M bond for bridge and drainage projects (6-0)
• Adopted $4.64M bond for new Sheriff's K9 facility (6-0)
• Adopted $1.71M bond for window and roof repairs (6-0)
• Approved $1.02M Aramark jail food services contract extension (6-0)
• Approved $17.05M in bills (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session with no public comment period. The agenda includes a presentation of a Retirement Resolution for Maria Rosario, reports from the Administrator, County Counsel, and department heads, and a review of pending resolutions. The board will also discuss appointments to various boards and commissions and hold a closed‑session segment.

• Retirement Resolution for Maria Rosario
• Review of pending resolutions
• Appointments to various boards and commissions
• Closed‑session discussion
• Department head and county commissioner reports

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on February 10, 2025, with no formal votes taken. They reviewed resolutions setting the 2025 tax collection rates for the Park Improvement Trust Fund at 1/4 cent and the Open Space tax rate at 3/8 cent (divided into 1/4 cent for Historic Preservation and 1/8 cent for Open Space), noting these rates have been unchanged since 2021. The board also discussed budget preparations, with plans to introduce the budget at the February 26 meeting, and heard reports on grants, community events, and departmental updates. The meeting included a closed session for personnel matters.

• Reviewed Resolution 2025-161 setting Park Improvement Trust Fund tax rate at 1/4 cent
• Reviewed Resolution 2025-143 setting Open Space tax rate at 3/8 cent (1/4 cent Historic Preservation, 1/8 cent Open Space)
• Discussed introducing county budget at February 26 meeting
• Entered closed session to discuss appointments to boards and commissions
• Adjourned at 6:00 p.m. with no formal votes taken

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners adopted several bond ordinances to fund public works projects, including a $7,438,190 bond for road and railroad improvements. They also approved capital improvement fund appropriations for equipment upgrades and set the 2025 Open Space Tax Rate at 3/8 cent. Additional resolutions authorized contracts for a fire alarm system and extended a medical laboratory services contract.

• ORD-2025-13: $7,438,190 bond for road and railroad improvements (Dept. of Public Works, Engineering & Transportation)
• ORD-2025-12: $6,260,916 bond for bridge and drainage design and construction
• ORD-2025-6: $1,846,800 capital improvement fund for equipment replacement at Morris View
• RES-2025-143: Resolution setting the 2025 Open Space Tax Rate at 3/8 cent
• RES-2025-145: $65,475.11 contract award for a new fire alarm system at the County Garage

The Board introduced 10 bond ordinances on first reading, covering HVAC repairs, building projects, bridge and road work, vehicles, IT upgrades, a new K9 facility, and park equipment, with a combined appropriation of approximately $25.9 million. All were introduced unanimously and are scheduled for a public hearing on February 26, 2025. The Board also adopted 8 capital improvement fund ordinances on second reading, appropriating funds for sheriff, prosecutor, public works, and other departments. Additionally, the Board approved 44 resolutions, including setting the 2025 open space tax rate at 3/8 cent and the park improvement trust fund tax rate at 1/4 cent, and awarding contracts for jail medical services, food services, and various equipment and training.

• Introduced 10 bond ordinances for county projects (unanimous)
• Adopted 8 capital improvement fund ordinances (unanimous)
• Set 2025 open space tax rate at 3/8 cent (unanimous)
• Set 2025 park improvement trust fund tax rate at 1/4 cent (unanimous)
• Awarded jail medical services contract to Wellpath (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 MAIN membership agreement for $171,565.88 (unanimous)
• Approved 11 banner and road closure requests for community events (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary capital budget for 2025 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session featuring reports from the administrator, county counsel, and department heads. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss board appointments and pending litigation.

• Discussion of appointments to various boards and commissions
• Review of pending litigation status

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes. They agreed to hold the Memorial Day event on Wednesday, May 21 at noon. The Capital Budget Committee recommended increasing the 2025 capital budget from $35.4 million to $35.9 million due to a $500,000 shortfall in CCM's Chapter 12 funding, but no formal action was taken. The board also reviewed 42 resolutions and 8 capital ordinances for introduction at a future meeting.

• Agreed to hold Memorial Day event on May 21 at noon
• Reviewed 42 resolutions for adoption at a future meeting
• Reviewed 8 capital ordinances for introduction
• Recommended capital budget increase from $35.4M to $35.9M (committee recommendation, no vote)

Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will adopt several capital improvement ordinances and resolutions, including large fund appropriations for the Sheriff’s Office, Public Works, and a $2,091,177 grant for a bridge replacement on Knoll Road in Montville. The board will also approve contracts for library services, historic preservation, and various blanket purchases for public works and county departments. Additional resolutions address Open Space Trust funding, a historic preservation easement, and the acceptance of opioid settlement funds.

• ORD-2025-6: Capital Improvement Fund Ordinance appropriating $1,846,800 for equipment replacement at Morris View (Dept. of Public Works)
• RES-2025-135: Resolution approving a $2,091,177 grant application and NJDOT contract to replace County Bridge No. 1400-265 on Knoll Road, Montville
• RES-2025-98: Resolution authorizing a $150,000 contract award to Midwest Tape LLC for library materials and related services (2025‑2027)
• RES-2025-101: Resolution authorizing $265,000 from the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for the Jonathan’s Woods Extension – Whitney project
• ORD-2025-7: Capital Improvement Fund Ordinance appropriating $50,000 to upgrade the antenna on the Administration and Records Building

The Board of County Commissioners introduced eight capital improvement fund ordinances on first reading, totaling $3,261,660 for projects including Sheriff's Office equipment, Prosecutor's Office upgrades, and Public Works building improvements. The Board also adopted 44 resolutions covering contracts, grants, and appointments, and approved a $12,228,227.18 bill resolution. All actions were unanimous except one resolution that passed 6-0 with one abstention.

• Introduced 8 capital ordinances totaling $3,261,660 (unanimous, public hearing 2/10/2025)
• Adopted $12,228,227.18 bill resolution (7-0)
• Approved $265,000 grant for Jonathan's Woods Extension - Whitney project (unanimous)
• Adopted $2,091,177 grant application for Knoll Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 library materials contract with Midwest Tape (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 blanket purchase for Motorola radio equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 blanket purchase for gasoline fuel from National Fuel Oil (unanimous)
• Approved $800,000 blanket purchase for office furniture (unanimous)