Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 22 Snug Harbor Avenue, Highlands NJ 07732 Wednesday, June 21, 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 OTHER BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing: Community Energy Plan APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. June 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes 3. June 7, 2023 Executive Session Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 4. O-23-11 Amending Chapter 7A (Traffic Schedules), Section 7A-1 (Schedule I: No Parking) of the Code of the Borough of Highlands Relating to Parking Restrictions on Matthews Street RESOLUTIONS 5. R 23-150 Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the 2023-2024 Term 6. R 23-151 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Portland Road and Grand Tour Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project CONSENT AGENDA 7. R 23-152 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to BridgeConnex Communications for Phone System Services 8. R 23-153 Awarding a Fair and Open Contract to Downtown Network Company for the Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 9. R 23-154 Authorizing Execution of a Settlement Agreement and Release Between the Borough of Highlands and Cintas Corporation 10. R 23-155 Authorizing the Refund of Summer Camp Fees 11. R 23-156 Authorizing the Execution of a Shared Services Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and the Highlands Board of Education 12. R 23-157 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Shore Drive Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project 13. R 23-158 Approving First Aid Squad Application 14. R 23-159 Authorizing Payment of Bills 15. R 23-160 Approving Change Order No. 2 for Improvements to Waterwitch Wastewater Pump Station 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. 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: 16. Potential Litigation www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 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