Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS 42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732 www.highlandsborough.org MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS APRIL 7, 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: - None 2. Contract Negotiations: - None 3. Purchase, Lease or Sale of Real Estate: - None 4. Matters of Personnel: - None 5. Attorney/Client Privilege: - Regionalization - Redevelopment - Cannabis Legislation If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext. 201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org 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. 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 _______ Council President Olszewski _______ Mayor Broullon Approval of Minutes None 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 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-21-14 An Ordinance Creating Section 4-17 Of The Borough Code Regarding Commercial Filming Licensing Requirements 2. O-21-15 An Ordinance To Exceed The Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and To Establish A Cap Bank 3. O-21-16 An Ordinance Reappropriating $215,587 Of Proceeds Of Obligations Not Needed For Their Original Purposes In Order To Provide Funding For Various Road Improvements In And By The Borough Of Highlands, In The County Of Monmouth, New Jersey Resolutions 1. R-21-87 A Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills 2. R-21-88 A Resolution Authorizing Refund of Tax Overpayment 3. R-21-89 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Release and Payment to The Highlands Business Partnership 4. R-21-90 A Resolution Appointing Members To The Economic Development Review Board 5. R-21-91 A Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Strategic Plan for the Highlands and Atlantic Highlands Municipal Alliance Grant for Fiscal Year 2021 for the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Fiscal Grant Cycle July 2020-June 2025 FORM 1B 6. R-21-92 A Resolution Appointing Martin Hawley as Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I 7. R-21-93 A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the 2021 Temporary Budget 8. R-21-94 A Resolution Appointing Reverend Jarlath Quinn as Police Chaplain 9. R-21-95 A Resolution in Support of Pride in Highlands Earth Day 10. R-21-96 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of An Agreement Between The PBA Local 48 And The Borough Of Highlands 11. R-21-97 A Resolution Authorizing Refund of Street Opening and Curb Cut Deposit 12. R 21-98 A Resolution Certifying and Approving 2019 LOSAP Contributions 13. R 21-99 Introduce the 2021 Municipal Budget Other Business None Reports Administrator’s Report Engineer’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