Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingHighlands, NJ · March 3, 2021
Agenda
BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS
42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732
www.highlandsborough.org
MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS
MARCH 3, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:30PM
REGULAR MEETING: 8:00PM- MEETING STATEMENT:
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The notice requirements provided for in the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied. Notice of this
meeting was properly given by transmission to the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times and by
posting at the Borough of Highlands Municipal Building and filing with the Borough Clerk all on January
1, 2021.
Executive Session: 6:30PM
Roll Call
_______Councilmember Martin _______Councilmember Mazzola
_______ Councilmember Melnyk _______ Council President Olszewski
_______ Mayor Broullon
BE IT RESOLVED that the following portion of this meeting shall not be open to the public,
BE FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the
following noted exceptions set forth in the Act:
1. Pending or Anticipated Litigation: - None
2. Contract Negotiations: - Shared Services
3. Purchase, Lease or Sale of Real Estate: - None
4. Matters of Personnel: - None
5. Attorney/Client Privilege: - None
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is anticipated that the matters to be considered in private may be
disclosed to the public at a later date when the need for privacy no longer exists.
If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext.
201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org
REGULAR MEETING: 8:00 PM
TO ATTEND THIS MEETING PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW
For instructions and a link to join this meeting from your mobile device or computer please copy and
paste the following URL into your browser:
https://zoom.us/j/97392648861?pwd=bjhIdEtMazRmR0xvZjdlN1p1Mkd6Zz09
To call into the meeting dial: 1- 929- 436- 2866. Enter Meeting ID: 973 9264 8861
Passcode: 2021
The notice requirements provided for in the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied. Notice of this
meeting was properly given by transmission to the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times and by
posting at the Borough of Highlands Municipal Building and filing with the Borough Clerk all on January
1, 2021.
Please be advised that due to the current state of emergency and public health emergency declared by
Governor Phil Murphy and pursuant to executive order in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19,
the general public will be excluded from Borough Council meetings until further notice. The public will
be able to participate in all Borough Council meetings by video conference. Members of the public will be
able to give public comment during relevant portions of the meeting.
If you want to ask a question or make a statement to the Governing Body, please press the "raise hand"
button then wait to be acknowledged by the Clerk before speaking. If you are calling in, please use *9 to
“raise hand”. Please state your name and address for the record before making your statement. There is a
three-minute time limit for your comments. The Clerk will inform you when you are near the end of your
time and ask you to finish up. Thank you.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
_______Councilmember Martin _______Councilmember Mazzola
_______ Councilmember Melnyk _______ Councilmember Olszewski
_______ Mayor Broullon
Approval of Minutes
1. February 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
2. February 3, 2021 Executive Session Minutes
Ordinances
Public Hearing and Final Adoption
1. O-21-09 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 Of Borough Code with Regard to Stormwater
Management and Control
If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext.
201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org
First Introduction and Set Meeting Date
1. O-21-13 Refunding Bond Ordinance of The Borough Of Highlands, In The County Of
Monmouth, New Jersey, Providing For The Conversion Of A Short Term Debt Obligation Of
The Borough Into A Long Term Debt Obligation By Appropriating An Amount Not
Exceeding $2,400,000 Therefor And Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $2,400,000
General Obligation Refunding Bonds Of The Borough Of Highlands To Accomplish The
Conversion
Resolutions
1. R-21-66 A Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills
2. R-21-67 A Resolution Authorizing Shared Services Agreement Between The Borough of Highlands
and The Borough of Sea Bright For The Provision Of Lifeguard Operations From The Borough of Sea
Bright
3. R-21-68 A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of A Non-Fair And Open Contract For Professional
Services For 2021 Irrigation System Maintenance
4. R-21-69 A Resolution Of Proclamation In Support of Assembly Joint Resolution-197 Designating The
Month of May As Law Enforcement and Correctional Police Officer Appreciation Month
5. R-21-70 A Resolution of The Borough of Highlands, In The County Of Monmouth, New Jersey,
Making Application to The Local Finance Board Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40a:2-26
6. R-21-71 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Electronic Document Management Services
7. R-21-72 A Resolution Approving Plant Sale at Huddy Park
8. R-21-73 Rescinding Resolution 21-035 Authorizing the Purchase of Emergency Equipment
9. R-21-74 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Emergency Equipment
Other Business
Playground and park updates
No dogs in parks ordinance
Adopting a Commercial Film Making Ordinance and Permit
Fees for Highlands Non-Profit Use of Borough Property
Merging of the Green Team with the Environmental Commission
Reports
Engineer’s report
Administrator’s report
Public Portion:
Please wait to be acknowledged by the Mayor before speaking. Please state your name and address for the
record before making your statement. There is a three-minute time limit for your comments. Thank you.
Adjournment
If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext.
201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org
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