Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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, 2025. 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. January 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 2. O-25-01 Amending Chapter 4 (Licensing-General), Section 4-18 (Cannabis Retailer License), Subsection 4-18.7 (Hours of Operation) CONSENT AGENDA 3. R 25-045 Resolution of the Borough of Highlands, County of Monmouth, Committing to Comply with Affordable Housing Obligations for Round 4 4. R 25-046 Authorizing Contract for Animal Control Services 5. R 25-047 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Conflict Attorney 6. R 25-048 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Conflict Redevelopment Counsel 7. R 25-049 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Snow Removal and Street Lighting Reimbursement Between the Borough of Highlands and Eastpointe Condominium Association 8. R 25-050 Authorizing Payment of Bills 9. R 25-051 Designating Arjika Builders as the Conditional Redeveloper for the Property Known as Tax Block 81, Lot 12 Located Within the Central Business District Redevelopment Area and Authorizing the Execution of an Interim Costs Agreement with Respect Thereto www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 2 OTHER BUSINESS 10. America's 250th Anniversary REPORTS 11. Mayor's Report - Year in Review 12. 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: 13. Litigation 14. Attorney-Client Privilege 15. Areas in Need of Redevelopment (AINR) Update 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@highlandsnj.gov. www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 2