Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS 42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732 www.highlandsborough.org MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS MARCH 17, 2021 REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:30PM REGULAR MEETING: 8:00PM- MEETING STATEMENT: 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: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99825842793?pwd=MGptc3E5ZE9SbjAwdm1sZ09TMGVLZz09 To call into the meeting dial: 1- 929- 436- 2866. Enter Webinar ID: 998 2584 2793 Participant ID: 2021 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. 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: - Docket No. MON-L-411-20 2. Contract Negotiations: - Shared Service-C2 Sewer Operator 3. Purchase, Lease or Sale of Real Estate: - None 4. Matters of Personnel: - Sick-Time Inquiry 5. Attorney/Client Privilege: - Cannabis Legislation - Signage 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: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99825842793?pwd=MGptc3E5ZE9SbjAwdm1sZ09TMGVLZz09 To call into the meeting dial: 1- 929- 436- 2866. Enter Webinar ID: 998 2584 2793 Participant ID: 2021 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 17, 2021 Executive Meeting Minutes 2. February 17, 2021 Regular Session Minutes 3. March 2, 2021 Special Meeting 4. March 3, 2021 Executive Meeting Minutes 5. March 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext. 201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org Ordinances Public Hearing and Final Adoption 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-21-75 A Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills 2. R 21-76 A Resolution Authorizing Temporary Street Closure 3. R 21-77 A Resolution Approving the Revised Emergency Temporary Approval Process for Outdoor Dining and/or Business Operations Due to The Covid-19 Pandemic 4. R 21-78 A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Shared Services Agreement For Leaf And Brush Disposal Services Between The Borough Of Highlands And The Township Of Middletown 5. R 21-79 A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Shared Services Agreement Between The County Of Monmouth And Participating Municipalities For Participation In The Shrewsbury River Automated Flood Warning System Project 6. R 21-80 A Resolution Authorizing Refund of Street Opening and Curb Cut Deposit 7. R 21-81 A Resolution Appointing A Fire Fighter 8. R 21-82 A Resolution Approving the Refund of Unused Off Duty Police Escrow Funds 9. R-21-83 A Resolution Authorizing the Refund of a Mercantile License Application Fee 10. R-21-84 A Resolution Authorizing Refund of Tax Overpayment 11. R-21-85 A Resolution of The Borough of Highlands Conditionally Designating Captain Cove’s Marina, LLC As The Redeveloper For The Property Known As Tax Block 84, Lot 2.01 Located Within The Captain’s Cove Redevelopment Area 12. R-21-86 A Resolution Authorizing the Refund of a Bulk Permit Fee Other Business None Reports Economic Development Review Board Committee Report Highlands 2020 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