Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, May 07, 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. April 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. April 16, 2025 Executive Session Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-25-06 Bond Ordinance Providing for Sewer Utility Improvements and the Acquisition of Sewer Utility Equipment, Appropriating $86,250 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $86,250 Bonds and Notes to Finance a Portion of the Costs Thereof, Authorized in and by the Borough of Highlands, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey 4. O-25-07 Bond Ordinance Providing for Capital Improvements and the Acquisition of Various Capital Equipment, Appropriating $1,404,150 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,333,942 Bonds and Notes to Finance a Portion of the Costs Thereof, Authorized in and by the Borough of Highlands, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 5. O-25-08 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of Residence Occupied by Person with Disabilities 6. O-25-09 Amending Chapter 3 (General Police Regulations) of the Borough Code of the Borough of Highlands to Establish Section 3-27 (Sale of Unregulated Substances) Regulating the Sale of Kratom Products 7. O-25-10 Amending Chapter 21 (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Part I (General Provisions), Article II (Definitions), Section 21-8 (Definitions) and Chapter 21 (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3  Part IV (Zoning), Article XIV (Establishment of Districts), Section 21-84B (Steep Slopes and Slump Blocks) of the Borough Code of the Borough of Highlands RESOLUTIONS 8. R 25-110 Awarding a Fair and Open Contract for the Pedestrian Improvements to Marine Place East Project 9. R 25-111 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Construction Administration and Inspection Services in Connection with the Marine Place East Pedestrian Improvements Project CONSENT AGENDA 10. R 25-112 Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Landscape Services at Snug Harbor Skatepark 11. R 25-113 Calling for the Restoration of Energy Taxes to Municipalities 12. R 25-114 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services for Wireless Telecommunications Consulting Services to FSD Enterprises, LLC 13. R 25-115 Authorizing Payment of Bills 14. R 25-116 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services for Expert Witness Services on Behalf of the Borough of Highlands in a Matter Pending Before the American Arbitration Association REPORTS 15. Mayor's Report 16. 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. www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3  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 18. Attorney-Client Privilege: Rent Leveling Board 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