Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Avenue, Highlands NJ 07732 Wednesday, November 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 and on October 18, 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. October 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes 2. October 18, 2023 Executive Session Minutes INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-23-22 Amending Chapter 21, Article XIV (Establishment of Districts) By Adding New Section 21-81A (Privately Owned Salt Storage) and Amending Section 21-81 (Outdoor Storage) of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Highlands, County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey CONSENT AGENDA 4. R 23-215 Authorizing Appointment of Police Officer Ryan Schoellner to the Rank of Sergeant 5. R 23-216 Confirming Temporary Appointment of Patrolman 6. R 23-217 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Construction Administration and Inspection Services in Connection with the 88-6 Portland Road Drainage Repairs Project 7. R 23-218 Appointing Member to the Borough of Highlands Housing Authority 8. R 23-219 Authorizing Appointment of Steve Winters as Construction Official 9. R 23-220 Authorizing Payment of Bills PROCLAMATIONS/OATH OF OFFICE 10. 90th Anniversary of Holodomor www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 2 11. Oath of Office - Rebecca Wells 12. Oath of Office - Sgt. Ryan Schoellner 13. Oath of Office - Patrolman Stanley Wojdylak IV OTHER BUSINESS 14. Public Hearing: Highlands FEMA Project - Amended Snug Harbor Design REPORTS 15. Mayor's Report 16. 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, BE FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the following noted exceptions set forth in the Act: 17. Litigation 18. Potential 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 2 of 2