Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS 42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732 www.highlandsborough.org MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS May 5, 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: - Cannabis Legislation - Zoning 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 If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext. 201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org 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 Oath of Office Nancy Messina Roll Call _______Councilmember Martin _______Councilmember Mazzola _______ Councilmember Melnyk _______ Council President Olszewski _______ Mayor Broullon Approval of Minutes 1. April 7, 2021 Executive Meeting Minutes 2. April 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. April 21, 2021 Executive Meeting Minutes 4. April 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Ordinances First Introduction and Set Meeting Date 1. O-21-17 Refunding Bond Ordinance of The Borough of Highlands, In the County of Monmouth, New Jersey, Providing for The Refunding of All or A Portion of The Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Sewerage Authority Sewer Bonds, Series 2011, Assumed by The Borough on April 1, 2014, Appropriating an Amount Not Exceeding $2,750,000 Therefor and Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $2,750,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Of The Borough Of Highlands For Financing The Cost Thereof If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext. 201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org  2. O-21-18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2-5.8 Of Borough Code with Regard To Issuance Of Bingo And Raffle Licenses 3. O-21-19 Bond Ordinance Providing For The Construction Of A New Municipal Building, Appropriating $10,000,000 Therefor And Authorizing The Issuance Of $4,750,000 Bonds And Notes To Finance A Portion Of The Costs Thereof, Authorized In And By The Borough Of Highlands, In The County Of Monmouth, New Jersey Resolutions 1. R-21-107 A Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills 2. R-21-108 A Resolution Authorizing the Budget to Be Read by Title 3. R-21-109 A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the 2021 Temporary Budget 4. R-21-110 A Resolution Adopting the 2021 Municipal Budget (Public Hearing) Consent Agenda 5. R-21-111 A Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair And Open Contract For Services For The Operation And Maintenance Of Wastewater Pumping Stations And Collection System Within The Borough 6. R-21-112 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement Between The United States Coast Guard And The Borough Of Highlands 7. R-21-113 A Community Development Block Grant Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute A Project Agreement with Monmouth County For Performance And Delivery Of Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Projects 8. R-21-114 A Community Development Block Grant Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign A Certification Prohibiting the Use Of Excessive Force And A Certification Prohibiting The Use Of Federal Funds For Lobbying 9. R-21-115 A Resolution Approving Shared Services Agreement with Monmouth County for ModIV Property Assessment Computer Services 10. R-21-116 A Resolution Authorizing A Property Tax Cancellation and Refund 11. R-21-117 A Resolution Requesting approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a Dedicated Trust Rider for Storm Recovery Trust Fund 12. R-21-118 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of a Sport Court at Snug Harbor 13. R-21-119 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Playground Equipment for Huddy Park, Snug Harbor and Veterans Memorial Park 14. R-21-120 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Playground Rubber Mulch 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