Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, July 16, 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 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. June 18, 2025 Executive Session Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON 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 INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 6. O-25-15 Amending Chapter 11 “Uniform Fire Code”, Section 11-5.1 “Appointment and Qualifications of the Fire Official” and Section 11-5.2 “Appointment and Qualifications of Inspectors and Other Employees” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands 7. O-25-16 Amending Chapter 7A “Traffic Schedules,” Schedule IA “No Parking During Certain Hours” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands Related to Areas of No Parking on Both Sides of Waterwitch Avenue RESOLUTIONS 8. R 25-146 Governing Body Certification of the Annual Audit www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 CONSENT AGENDA 9. R 25-147 Authorizing Employee Salary Increase 10. R 25-148 Authorizing Employee Salary Increase 11. R 25-149 Declaring Opposition to the Construction of the Williams Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline 12. R 25-150 Increasing the Bid Threshold for Contracts Subject to Public Bidding Under the Local Public Contracts Law 13. R 25-151 Authorizing Payment of Bills 14. R 25-152 Authorizing an Extension to Pay Taxes to August 22, 2025 15. R 25-153 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (Ch. 159, P.L. 148) – Public and Private Revenues Offset By Appropriations 16. R 25-154 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (Ch. 159, P.L. 148) – Public and Private Revenues Offset By Appropriations OTHER BUSINESS 17. CRS Presentation: Invest in Highlands & Forerunner FAQs REPORTS 18. Mayor's Report 19. 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: 20. Litigation 21. Attorney-Client Privilege – Noise Ordinance 22. Attorney-Client Privilege – Frank Hall Park and Overlook Park Improvements Project 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. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: August 20, 2025 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 3 of 3