Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, April 02, 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. March 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. March 19, 2025 Executive Session Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-25-03 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of Residence Occupied by Person with Disabilities 4. 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) RESOLUTIONS 5. R 25-088 Authorizing the Execution of a Right of Entry and Hold Harmless Agreement Related to Block 35, Lots 10 Through 12 6. R 25-089 Authorizing an Amendment to the 2025 Temporary Budget CONSENT AGENDA 7. R 25-090 Recognizing Arbor Day for April 12, 2025 8. R 25-091 Recognizing the Month of April 2025 as Alcohol Awareness Month 9. R 25-092 Recognizing NJ Local Government Week April 6-12, 2025, and Encouraging All Citizens to Support the Celebration and Corresponding Activities 10. R 25-093 Formal Recognition of Partnership with Artists and Local Organizations in the Community www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 11. R 25-094 Awarding a Fair and Open Contract for the Shore Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project 12. R 25-095 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Construction Administration and Inspection Services in Connection with the Shore Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project 13. R 25-096 Awarding a Fair and Open Contract for the Washington Avenue Improvements Project 14. R 25-097 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Construction Administration and Inspection Services in Connection with the Washington Avenue Improvements Project 15. R 25-098 Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Portland Road Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project 16. R 25-099 Authorizing Payment of Bills REPORTS 17. Mayor'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 IT FURTHER RESOLVED that private consideration is deemed required and is permitted because of the following noted exceptions set forth in the Act: 18. Litigation www.highlandsnj.gov (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@highlandsnj.gov. www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 3 of 3