Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, July 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 PROCLAMATION 1. Proclamation for Michael Roth APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. June 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes 3. June 19, 2024 Executive Session Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 4. O-24-12 Capital Ordinance Providing for Various Capital Improvements, and Appropriating $400,000 Therefor, Authorized in and by the Borough of Highlands, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey 5. O-24-13 Amending Chapter 7A “Traffic Schedules”, Schedule I “No Parking” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands Related to Areas of No Parking on Light House Road RESOLUTIONS 6. R 24-137 Amending Resolution 24-129 Which Authorized the Placement of a Non-Binding Ballot Question on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot Regarding Acceptance by the Borough of Highlands of a Federal Floodwall Project 7. R 24-138 Authorizing the Placement of a Non-Binding Ballot Question on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot Regarding Support by the Borough of Highlands to Explore Tax Relief by Adding Sea Bright to the Henry Hudson Regional School District CONSENT AGENDA www.highlandsborough.org (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 8. R 24-139 Borough of Highlands Participating in the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC) 9. R 24-140 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Highlands State Aid Application 10. R 24-141 Awarding a Fair and Open Contract for Linden Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project 11. R 24-142 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services in Connection with Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Linden Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project 12. R 24-143 Governing Body Certification of the Annual Audit 13. R 24-144 Accepting Donation of an Octagon Bell Roof Gazebo at Huddy Park 14. R 24-145 Authorizing Extension of the Contract with Downtown Network Company for the Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator 15. R 24-146 Authorizing Payment of Bills REPORTS 16. Mayor's Report 17. Borough 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: 18. Attorney-Client Privilege - Block 56, Lot 4 Access Easement 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