Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, June 18, 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. June 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. June 4, 2025 Executive Session Minutes INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-25-12 Amending Chapter 3 “General Police Regulations”, Section 3-1 “Litter Prohibitions” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands 4. O-25-13 Removing Restricted Parking Space in Front of Residence Previously Occupied By a Person with Disabilities 5. O-25-14 Amending Chapter 3 “General Police Regulations”, Section 3-21 “Wildlife Feeding” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands OTHER BUSINESS 6. Open Space and CDBG Hearing CONSENT AGENDA 7. R 25-135 Authorizing the Borough of Highlands to Apply for a 2025 Monmouth County Municipal Park Improvement Grant for the Improvements at Veterans Memorial Park, Improvements at Huddy Park, and Community Center Improvements Projects 8. R 25-136 Authorizing the Borough to Submit an Application for and Confirm Endorsement of the Community Development Project www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 9. R 25-137 Continuing the Designation of Scenic Highlands Owner, LLC as the Conditional Redeveloper for the Property Known as Tax Block 105.107, Lot 1.1 Located Within the Shadow Lawn Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Area 10. R 25-138 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Grand Tour Improvements Phase 2 Project 11. R 25-139 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Rt 36 at Waterwitch Ave Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project 12. R 25-140 Authorizing Payment of Bills RESOLUTIONS 13. R 25-141 Endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan Adopted by the Highlands Land Use Board and Adopting the Spending Plan 14. R 25-142 Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the 2025-2026 Term 15. R 25-143 Approving Renewal of Liquor License 1317-33-008-005 for the 2025-2026 Term 16. R 25-144 Amending Resolution 25-127 Entitled Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the 2025- 2026 Term as Pertains to Liquor License No. 1317-33-003 17. R 25-145 Reappointing Nancy Tran to Serve in the Position of Municipal Clerk and Registrar REPORTS 18. 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 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 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: 19. 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. 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. Next Council Meeting: July 16, 2025 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 3 of 3