Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, March 19, 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 PROCLAMATION 1. Highlands' 125th Anniversary APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. March 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes 3. March 5, 2025 Executive Session Minutes INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 4. O-25-03 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of Residence Occupied by Person with Disabilities 5. O-25-04 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) 6. O-25-05 Amending Chapter 10 (Buildings and Housing), Section 10-7 (Signs and Outdoor Display Structures) and Chapter 21 (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Article XXII (Signs) of the Borough Code of the Borough of Highlands RESOLUTIONS 7. R 25-078 Introduction of 2025 Municipal Budget 8. R 25-079 Authorizing Emergency Contract for Demolition and Removal of Dwelling Located at 36 Miller Street CONSENT AGENDA www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 9. R 25-080 Authorizing Refund of Tax Overpayment 10. R 25-081 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental 11. R 25-082 Certifying and Approving 2024 LOSAP Contributions 12. R 25-083 Appointing Deputy Registrar and Alternate Deputy Registrar 13. R 25-084 Authorizing Payment of Bills 14. R 25-085 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services Pertaining to Additional Environmental Services in Connection with Improvements to Frank Hall Park 15. R 25-086 Self-Examination of Budget 16. R 25-087 Authorizing Shared Services Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and the Borough of Sea Bright for Street Sweeping Services 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 IT FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the following noted exceptions set forth in the Act: 17. 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. www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 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 3 of 3