Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 22 Snug Harbor Avenue, Highlands NJ 07732 Wednesday, March 01, 2023 at 7:00 PM AGENDA 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. February 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes 2. February 15, 2023 Executive Session Minutes INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-23-03 Amending Chapter VII, Schedule I “No Parking” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands Related to Areas of No Parking on Valley Street 4. O-23-04 Authorizing the Private Sale of Block 101, Lot 3.03 in the Borough of Highlands, State of New Jersey Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 Et Seq. OTHER BUSINESS 5. Environmental Commission Presentation RESOLUTIONS 6. R 23-067 Authorizing Retention of Glenn Forney to Serve as Mediator to Facilitate Reaching an Agreement as to a Tax Allocation Method and Sharing of Savings from Regionalization 7. R 23-068 Amending 2023 Temporary Budget 8. R 23-069 Accepting Recommendations of the Borough of Highlands Environmental Commission in Connection with a Project Known as the NY & NJ Harbor & Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study by the US Army Corps of Engineers and Authorizing Submission of Same to the US Army Corps of Engineers CONSENT AGENDA www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 9. R 23-070 Ratifying Acceptance of Bid for the Sale of Block 47, Lot 10 in the Borough of Highlands, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey 10. R 23-071 Appointing a Patrolman 11. R 23-072 Authorizing Shared Services Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and the Borough of Sea Bright for Street Sweeping Services 12. R 23-073 Approving Closeout Final Change Order and Declaring Acceptance of the Contract for North Street Stormwater Pump Station Electrical Upgrades 13. R 23-074 Authorizing Payment of Bills 14. R 23-075 Cancel Tax Overpayments 15. R 23-076 Authorizing the Execution of an Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and the Borough of Atlantic Highlands for Routine Mechanical Repair and Maintenance of Highlands’ Vehicles, Equipment and Trucks (Excluding Fire Trucks) 16. R 23-077 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental REPORTS 17. Mayor's Report 18. Borough Administrator'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 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. RESOLUTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED that the following portion of this meeting shall not be open to the public, www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 BE FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the following noted exceptions set forth in the Act: 19. Attorney-Client Privilege – Electric Vehicle and Solar Ordinance 20. Pending or Anticipated Litigation 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 3 of 3