Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 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, 2024. 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 PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS/OATH OF OFFICE 1. Proclamation for Russell Karshmer APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. January 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-24-01 Amending Chapter 21 (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Part VII (Flood Damage Prevention), Article XXIV (Flood Damage Prevention), Section 21-111.1 (Floodplain Administrator Designation) RESOLUTIONS 4. R 24-050 Authorizing Execution of Municipal Services Agreement with Twin Lights Condominium Association CONSENT AGENDA 5. R 24-051 Authorizing Refund of Tax Overpayment 6. R 24-052 Authorizing the Refund of Certified Copy Application Fee 7. R 24-053 Approval to Submit a Grant Application to the NJ Department of Agriculture 2024-2026 Spotted Lanternfly Population Reduction/Chemical Control Treatment Grant 8. R 24-054 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental 9. R 24-055 Authorizing the Retroactive Correction of Joe Walling’s Salary www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 2 10. R 24-056 Authorizing Payment of Bills 11. R 24-057 Approving a Membership Application for the Highlands Fire Department 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: 12. Potential Litigation 13. Attorney-Client Privilege: Tree Removal Regulations 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