Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 22 Snug Harbor Avenue, Highlands NJ 07732 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM AGENDA REGULAR MEETING: 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, 2023. Items listed on the agenda are subject to change. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmember Cervantes | Councilmember Chelak | Councilmember Melnyk Council President Olszewski | Mayor Broullon APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 1, 2023 Reorganization Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 2. O-23-01 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of Residence Occupied by Person with Disabilities 3. O-23-02 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of Residence Occupied by Person with Disabilities CONSENT AGENDA R 23-044 Amending Resolution 23-039 Entitled "Approving 2023 Events on Various Borough Properties" R 23-045 Appointing Fire Police R 23-046 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental R 23-047 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental R 23-048 Authorizing Refund of Tax Overpayment R 23-049 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for the Improvement of Overlook Park www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 2 R 23-050 Authorizing Contract for Animal Control Services R 23-051 Authorizing Payment of Bills R 23-052 Authorizing the Execution of a Hold Harmless and Release Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and the Bayview Condominium Association, Inc. REPORTS 4. 2022 Year in Review & the State of the Borough 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 3-minute time limit for your comments. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session will be held following the Regular Council Meeting. Prior to each Executive Session, the Borough Council will convene in open session at which time a resolution will be adopted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-13. No formal action will be taken during Executive Session. 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: 5. Contract Negotiations: UCFW Contract 6. Attorney-Client Privilege: Phase I Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project 7. Pending or Anticipated Litigation 8. Attorney-Client Privilege: Areas in Need of Redevelopment 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. 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 www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 2