Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 22 Snug Harbor Avenue, Highlands NJ 07732 Wednesday, May 03, 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. April 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 2. O-23-10 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various Capital Improvements and the Acquisition of Various Capital Equipment, Appropriating $3,035,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,979,193 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 3. Public Hearing on the 2023 Municipal Budget 4. R 23-107 Resolution to Amend 2023 Budget 5. Public Hearing on the Budget Amendment 6. R 23-108 Approving 2023 Municipal Budget CONSENT AGENDA 7. R 23-109 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental 8. R 23-110 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental 9. R 23-111 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services in Connection with the 88-6 Portland Road Drainage Remediation Project 10. R 23-112 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Beach Sifting at Snug Harbor Beach and Miller Street Beach for the Summer of 2023 www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 11. R 23-113 Extending Outdoor Dining 12. R 23-114 CDBG Participation Renewal 13. R 23-115 Approving Closeout Change Order and Declaring Acceptance of Contract for Improvements to Gertrude Ederle Park 14. R 23-116 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Spectrotel, Inc. for Internet Connectivity Services 15. R 23-117 Approving Plant Sale at Huddy Park 16. R 23-118 Authorizing Payment of Bills 17. R 23-119 Approval of First Aid Squad Membership Application 18. R 23-120 Approving Design Plan for Snug Harbor Skatepark OTHER BUSINESS 19. Invalidation of Inlet Cafe ABC Corporate Structure Change REPORTS 20. Mayor'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, BE FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the following noted exceptions set forth in the Act: www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 21. 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