Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingHighlands, NJ · July 14, 2021
Agenda
BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS
42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732
www.highlandsborough.org
MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS
July 14, 2021 REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:30PM
REGULAR MEETING: 8:00PM-MEETING STATEMENT:
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: - Personnel Matter
5. Attorney/Client Privilege: - 60 Matthews Street, Block 101, Lot 4
- Sign Ordinance
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: 8:00PM
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.
Pledge of Allegiance
If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext.
201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org
Roll Call
_______Councilmember Martin _______Councilmember Mazzola
_______ Councilmember Melnyk _______ Council President Olszewski
_______ Mayor Broullon
Certificate of Appreciation/Proclamation
1. Proclamation Tom Elliot Day Read by Mayor Broullon
2. Letter of Gratitude Read by Mayor Broullon
Approval of Minutes
1. June 16, 2021 Executive Meeting Minutes
2. June 16, 2021 Regular Session Minutes
Resolutions
1. R-21-147 A Resolution Acknowledging Receipt And Review Of The Land Use Board
Consistency Report For Ordinance O-21-21
2. R-21-148 Resolution Acknowledging Receipt And Review Of The Land Use Board Consistency
Report For Ordinance O-21-23
Ordinances
Public Hearing and Final Adoption
1. O-21-21 An Ordinance Amending The Land Use Provisions Of The Borough Code To Address
Prohibited And Conditional Uses For Cannabis Establishments
2. O-21-22 An Ordinance Creating Section 4-18 Of The Borough Code Regarding Cannabis Retailer
Licensing Requirements
3. O-21-23 An Ordinance Amending Article XVII, Business And Waterfront Zone Districts, Section
21-91, Central Business District (CBD) And Section 21-92.01, Highway Oriented Business
4. O-21-24 An Ordinance Repealing Section 7-3.8 Of The Borough Code Regarding Residents-Only
Permit Parking On Certain Streets
5. O-21-26 An Ordinance Amending Chapter VII, Schedule 1 “No Parking” Of The Code Of The
Borough Of Highlands Related To Areas Of No Parking In Various Locations Throughout The
Borough
Resolutions
1. R-21-149 A Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills
2. R-21-150 A Resolution Approving Request For Waiver Of Alcohol Ban For Community Center
Rental
3. R-21-151 A Resolution for Approval to Submit A Grant Application And Execute A Grant Contract
With The New Jersey Department Of Transportation For The “2022 Various Road Improvements”
Project
4. R-21-152 A Resolution Authorizing The Refund Of Summer Camp Fees
5. R-21-153 A Resolution Authorizing The Refund of a Mercantile License Application Fee
6. R-21-154 Resolution Authorizing The Award Of A Non-Fair And Open Contract For Professional
Services For Improvements To King Street And Matthews Street
7. R-21-155 A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of A Sfy21 Body-Worn Camera Grant From The
New Jersey Department Of Law And Public Safety, Office Of The Attorney General, Award
Number 21-Bwc-193
8. R-21-156 A Resolution Requesting Approval Of Insertion Of $165,000 The 2021 Budget Revenue
Available From The New Jersey Transportation Municipal Aid Program Grant
If you have any questions regarding this agenda, please contact the Borough Clerk at 732-872-1224 ext.
201 or email clerk@highlandsborough.org
9. R-21-157 A Resolution Requesting Approval Of Insertion Of $246,703.78 For The 2021 Budget
Revenue Available From The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021
10. R-21-158 A Resolution Applying For A Leap Implementation Grant In The Amount Of
$250,000.00 To Support Implementation Of This Shared Service
11. R-21-159 A Resolution Extending The Third Quarter Property Tax Payment Grace Period
12. R-21-160 A Resolution Authorizing The Award Of A Non-Fair And Open Contract For
Professional Services For Electrical Upgrades To The North Street Pump Station
13. R-21-161 A Resolution Appointing Michelle Hutchinson, RMC To Serve In The Position Of
Municipal Clerk
Other Business
None
Reports
Administrator’s Report
Engineer’s Report
Public Portion:
Individuals wishing to address the Council shall be recognized by the presiding officer and shall give their
name, address, and the group, if any, they represent. Although the Council encourages public participation,
it reserves the right, through its presiding officer, to terminate remarks to and/or by any individual not in
keeping with the conduct of a proper and efficient meeting. If any individual refuses to conduct themselves
in a proper manner, they will be removed from the meeting.
The Council will not, during the public portion of this meeting, discuss matters involving employment,
appointment, termination of employment, negotiations, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of
the performance of, promotion or discipline of any specific or prospective or current employee. There is a
three-minute time limit for your comments.
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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