Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 22 Snug Harbor Avenue, Highlands NJ 07732 Wednesday, March 15, 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. March 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes 2. March 1, 2023 Executive Session Minutes INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-23-05 Authorizing the Sale of a 2009 Stryker Medical Power Stretcher, Serial No. 090741112, in a Private Sale to the Borough of Atlantic Highlands Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(B)(1) 4. O-23-06 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) 5. O-23-07 Adding Section 21-65.6A of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Highlands to Authorize and Encourage Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (EVSE) & Make-Ready Parking Spaces 6. O-23-08 Adding Chapter 21 (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Section 21-65.19A (“Solar Energy”) of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Highlands Related to Solar Energy Systems 7. O-23-09 Vacating a Portion of Ocean-View Avenue Adjacent to Lot 2, Block 5 in the Borough of Highlands, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 8. 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 9. 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. www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTIONS 10. R 23-078 Authorizing Budget to be Read by Title Only 11. R 23-079 Introduction of 2023 Municipal Budget 12. R 23-080 Authorizing Self-Examination 0f Budget 13. R 23-081 Authorizing Release of Performance Guarantees for Pulte Homes (Harborside at Hudson’s Ferry), Block 101, Lot 27.02 14. R 23-082 Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $11,832,306 Bond Anticipation Notes of the Borough of Highlands, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey to the Monmouth County Improvement Authority, and Determining Various Matters in Connection Therewith CONSENT AGENDA 15. R 23-083 Certifying and Approving 2021 LOSAP Contributions 16. R 23-084 Approving Change Order No. 1 for Improvements to Gertrude Ederle Park Project 17. R 23-085 Approving Closeout Change Order and Declaring Acceptance of the Contract for South Bay Avenue and Hillside Avenue Improvements Project 18. R 23-086 Authorizing Refund of Curb Cut Deposit 19. R 23-087 Authorizing Payment of Bills 20. R 23-088 Extending Shared Services Agreement with the Township of Middletown for Building Department Services 21. R 23-089 Approving First Aid Squad Application 22. R 23-090 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services in Connection with the Congressional Directed Spending Applications Project 23. R 23-091 Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Monmouth Hills, Inc. Regarding a Cooperative Effort for Improving Storm Water Systems and Green Infrastructure to Satisfy NJDEP Rules REPORTS 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. www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 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