Gordon Saemrow

The Morristown City Council held a regular meeting that included a public hearing on truth in taxation, where residents voiced concerns about tax increases. The council approved a consent agenda covering various reports, ordinances, resolutions, and financial matters, including a step increase for staff, a sewer reimbursement, and the final property tax levy for 2025. Discussions were held regarding IT services, a sheriff contract, and solar panels. The council also approved a liquor license for a fireman's dance and discussed a meeting with the WEM school board. Additionally, they approved hiring for an event set-up position.

The meeting began with a Public Hearing concerning Ordinance 2026-1, establishing a Master Fee Schedule for the City of Morristown, which concluded without public comment. The Consent Agenda included approvals for routine reports (Police, Fire, Public Works), financial reports, Zoning Board minutes, several resolutions (Pay Equity Report Submission, Designating Official Newspaper, Designating Official Depository), city community appointments, an updated garbage hauling contract with Archambault's, amendments to Fire Call Rates (Ordinance 2026-2 and Resolution 2026-5), and approval of a temporary liquor license and contract for a play hosted by Cannon Valley Players. Under Unfinished Business, the Council reviewed ordinances for enforcement by the Sheriff's Office and unanimously approved contracting with Pantheon for IT services. New Business involved the final approval of Ordinance 2026-1 (Master Fee Schedule) and Resolution 2026-1 (Publication of Ordinance Summary). Discussions also covered a potential Deferred Compensation plan for employees and upcoming projects for a Bonding Bill inquiry, focusing on water and sewer extensions and the 2nd Street watermain replacement.