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Clerk read Ordinance 1‑2025 as \"Ordinance of the Borough of Madison adopting an amended redevelopment plan for certain properties located at Block 3303, Lot 2...pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.\" The ordinance was moved, seconded and passed on a roll‑call vote; councilmembers voting \"yes\" included Miss Ehrlich, Mr. Landrigan, Mr. Range, Mr. Harlan Putis, Miss Honohan and Mr. Ford.

The council then moved the consent agenda (Resolutions R40‑2025 through R53‑2025) as a single motion. The resolutions covered personnel appointments (equipment operator, public safety telecommunications officer, technical assistant to construction code official), renewal of a shared services agreement for senior programs with Chatham, approvals for special event and film permits, motor gasoline and rock salt cooperative purchasing contracts (with not‑to‑exceed amounts specified in the resolutions), elimination of a public works petty cash fund, raffle approval, and a stipend to a borough employee to administer tree protection permits. Council briefly discussed Resolution 42 (renewal of a shared‑service agreement with the Senior Center of Chatham) and noted the borough hopes to relocate some senior programming back to Madison in the future.

One councilmember stated they would recuse and abstain on Resolution 40‑2025; the consent agenda passed by roll call with those present voting in favor and the recusal noted. The clerk recorded the roll‑call votes for the consent agenda.

The council approved vouchers across funds totaling $6,044,593.39, with line items read into the record for current, capital, electric and water funds and trust accounts.

Under new business the council confirmed several board liaison appointments for one‑year terms ending 12/31/2025 (Complete Streets, EDC, Emergency Preparedness, Recreation, Sustainable Madison). The motion to approve the appointments was moved, seconded and approved unanimously.

The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 13, 2025 Madison, NJ Borough Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the first regular meeting of the year the Madison Borough Council approved consent agenda resolutions (R40–R53), approved vouchers totaling $6,044,593.39, confirmed several board liaisons and introduced Ordinance 1‑2025 (amended redevelopment plan for Block 3303, Lot 2) for first reading, which passed on roll call.","taxTitle","Madison, Morris County, New Jersey","taxId",70480,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6049543,"Madison presents parks master‑plan concept designs for Central Green, Delbarton, Livezey and Summerhill",1380,3252000,4632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3510268-33546c2803821919439b87d22073c444&start=3252&end=4632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3510268-33546c2803821919439b87d22073c444/thumbnail_3252000.jpg","/articles/6049543/Madison/Morris-County/New-Jersey/Madison-presents-parks-masterplan-concept-designs-for-Central-Green-Delbarton-Livezey-and-Summerhill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6049543-935e99af86eec930964dfd79fc3e2ba0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178342&Signature=Jf7a4icxkWpTztyEHE2m3NW9hMlNYOdMcGJStWVEZxpuYBRVBwWbFv9MP22lOR9BigMYA9ZhbyQxO-D75SUMjfCt9bxGrjkodttg-5nBiMTzoN2JNzcsEaA9qE1mN1J35sWvEaygQ~to4FzCgU7lX6C5KDwckSGk6AW6Jnez-N3imyTWotovpGbutaPZo9GqnVc5q5w2DGPipyV2y1ESl18u2qchNIVwKVyRkBjFndqb-ggUmihXBNe7dunB-jwUd7JQULBCt8WLDcTxxDP4n8XaaMsd79iNJVFfjMfJAlTZv~i0wpGSSVCTRdCKW4yskOCvW3ZD26fzA1MfgJmxXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tom Solaki presented concept designs and public‑input findings for Madison’s parks master plan, focusing on four parks: Central Green, Delbarton, Livezey (Livesey) and Summerhill. The presentation summarized inventory work, a community design charrette, concept sketches and next steps toward a final recommendation.

Solaki said the process included an initial inventory, multiple public‑input sessions and a November design review. He described recurring public priorities across the four parks: accessible pedestrian trails, picnic and seating areas, preservation and enhancement of tree canopy, removal of invasive plants and improved trail connections. Solaki called out the plan’s focus on low‑impact, nature‑forward improvements rather than large programmed redevelopment.

For Central Green Solaki proposed clean, easily‑maintained trails, native understory planting and informal seating that preserve bird habitat. Delbarton, which lacks formal parking and is seasonally wet in low areas, drew interest in reconfiguring playground location, adding picnic terraces and improving trail links to nearby neighborhoods and Memorial Park trails. Livezey was described as feeling like a private yard that would benefit from defined edges, picnic terraces and a stronger connection to the adjacent school. Summerhill — the largest site — drew two circulation alternatives: a one‑way vehicular loop with parking concentrated along one side, or a beefed‑up two‑way entrance with stacked parking and a maintained emergency access road; both options include expanded trail loops, reforestation and safer crossings.

Solaki said the team is compiling grant opportunities and feasibility items and expects to finalize the concept design this winter, with work to proceed into project‑level recommendations and grant applications. He offered to meet individually with councilmembers for further review.

Councilmembers praised the presentation and urged the administration to consider Solaki’s recommendations when moving toward construction or applying for grants. Councilmember Rachel (surname not stated) asked that the consultant’s findings be considered in coordination with a separate Memorial Park trails phase so the borough does not build a lesser design and miss a broader opportunity.

No ordinance or resolution was introduced related to the parks at the meeting. Solaki said the public comment and design workbook materials are available online and that printed copies can be supplied on request; he estimated the final master‑plan recommendations would be ready within weeks and asked for further engagement on grant and feasibility work.

The council will consider the final plan and any grant applications in future committee and council meetings.","Consultant Tom Solaki presented concept‑level designs and public‑input findings for four Madison parks, emphasizing trails, passive recreation, invasive‑species removal and improved access; the consultant said the final concept will be complete this winter with a final recommendation to follow.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6049548,"Madison highlights ARRIVE mental-health co-responder program, cites drop in crisis calls and zero use-of-force incidents",965,2287000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3510268-33546c2803821919439b87d22073c444&start=2287&end=3252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3510268-33546c2803821919439b87d22073c444/thumbnail_2287000.jpg","/articles/6049548/Madison/Morris-County/New-Jersey/Madison-highlights-ARRIVE-mental-health-co-responder-program-cites-drop-in-crisis-calls-and-zero-use-of-force-incidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6049548-08c84ca41b703b7328b2c1e0afd91678/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178342&Signature=M3VCbQbC2A7jJYYseBLeJKHbF59mOixpXvJvAXq-xiv3N~q9qqUNL-0Unb4nxGDXVvscFYxWqswWgtllYQntDsjonNnc3TsnqQo56id1gmJGm3krB5U08BvZ~tc3xJpyqC7l4RunmnalhqWWcdPrgbvW7mKGp28hiDJdc1NZ5B0xOAZ9mryXhZj5Ld3MDbrJsaT8exfxc-ZB18ReGfO5jZh2OjcdYBNKD-0WUfLbE-Bm0JoOP2wka6Z4EBaws4Mbr0TbDlJ83HmgSNTdn90K69weVX538cSc1r6s37AgTdZoh7-3dF3xKScbfaWnI602CfTpDUjqlzVqkbXrXsQazw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison Police Chief Bishop told the borough council that Madison’s participation in the ARRIVE (Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Education) program has reduced repeat mental‑health crisis calls and lowered use‑of‑force incidents.

Chief Bishop said ARRIVE pairs a Mental Health Association clinician with a police officer on certain crisis calls and that Madison joined a multi‑town pilot after county prosecutors expanded the program. He told the council the initiative is fully funded by a Department of Human Services grant, with no cost to participating towns.

Bishop described two parts of the program: an on‑scene response where a clinician works alongside an officer when the scene is safe, and a follow‑up process in which clinicians check on residents after an incident to make sure they have ongoing support. He said those follow‑ups, and the clinician presence, have helped reduce repeat responses to the same addresses.

\"Historically, officers were being dispatched to the same residence on multiple occasions. We found that after the commencement of the ARRIVE program, we've seen a lot less of this,\" Bishop said, adding that ARRIVE‑type calls in Madison decreased about 30% from 2023 to 2024. He told the council Madison responded to roughly 100 ARRIVE‑type calls in 2024 and reported zero use‑of‑force incidents on those calls; across the four participating towns there was one use‑of‑force incident.

Bishop said the department is investing in training to support the program: \"Three quarters of our department will be fully trained by the end of 2025, and in 2026 our entire department will be trained,\" he said, referring to crisis‑intervention training for officers.

The mayor and councilmembers praised the program as improving safety for both residents and first responders. The mayor recounted a constituent concern that an unprepared responder could make a crisis worse and called ARRIVE\"a strong program for everyone involved.\" Councilmembers emphasized the importance of the clinician follow‑up, which Bishop credited with helping reduce repeat calls.

The presentation described operational details: two MHA clinicians rotate coverage for the cluster of participating towns (the \"M towns\"), with one clinician on 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and another on 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; clinicians work from a workstation inside Madison Police headquarters and perform both initial responses and subsequent follow‑up contacts.

The meeting contained no formal council vote on ARRIVE; Chief Bishop presented annually reported metrics and implementation status and thanked the governing body and borough administration for support. The council did not take new formal action during the meeting but expressed support for continued training and participation.

The council discussion included expressions of gratitude from the mayor and members, and a recognition that the program was advanced in partnership with the county prosecutor's office and MHA clinicians.

Looking ahead, Bishop said the department will continue to compile data and pursue full department CIT (crisis intervention team) training, and he urged continued support for the program's follow‑up work.","Madison Police Chief presented the borough's participation in the ARRIVE program — a police–clinician co-response initiative funded by a Department of Human Services grant — and reported a roughly 30% drop in emotionally disturbed person calls and zero use-of-force incidents on ARRIVE-type calls in 2024.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves consent agenda, introduces amended redevelopment plan ordinance for first reading

Madison presents parks master‑plan concept designs for Central Green, Delbarton, Livezey and Summerhill

Madison highlights ARRIVE mental-health co-responder program, cites drop in crisis calls and zero use-of-force incidents