Council introduces two ordinances and adopts multiple resolutions; minutes and resolutions approved

At its April 24 meeting the Morristown Town Council took a group of procedural and legislative actions.

Ordinances: The council introduced Ordinance O‑9‑2024, which would amend Chapter 30 (land development) to permit extended‑stay uses in the Morristown Green Overlay and Transit Overlay Districts. Councilmembers debated scope—some members questioned whether a 50‑unit minimum might be too large and requested a follow‑up review with planning staff and stakeholders; the ordinance was introduced by title and scheduled for public hearing and possible adoption on May 14 following a planning‑board review on April 25. The council also introduced Ordinance O‑10‑2024, a corrective boundary‑line ordinance prompted by a property sale adjacent to the library; it too was introduced by title and scheduled for hearing on May 14.

Resolutions and minutes: The council adopted by roll call the consent item approving minutes from the April 9 regular meeting and adopted Resolution Nos. 69, 70 and 72–76. Resolution R‑71‑2024 authorizes a lease agreement with Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for off‑hours use of the Horace Towne Burnham Park swimming pool; administration said the arrangement has been used previously, does not preclude YMCA members from using the facilities, and provides modest revenue. The motions and roll‑call votes were recorded by the clerk; the meeting record shows unanimous 'yes' votes on the listed adoptions.

What’s next: O‑9‑2024 and O‑10‑2024 will proceed to public hearings and further consideration on May 14 with planning‑board consistency review completed for O‑9‑2024 beforehand.