Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, November 05, 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 Borough's website 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. October 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. October 27, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes 3. October 27, 2025 Executive Session Minutes RESOLUTIONS 4. R 25-195 Designating a Redeveloper for the Property Identified as Block 105.107, Lot 1.1 on the Tax Map of the Borough and Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement 5. R 25-196 Authorizing an Extended Property Tax Grace Period for Qualifying Taxpayers During the Federal Government Shutdown Pursuant to P.L. 2019, C.491 and Local Finance Notice 2020-25 6. R 25-197 Amending Resolution 25-127 Entitled Approving Renewal of Liquor Licenses for the 2025- 2026 Term as Pertains to Liquor License No. 1317-33-004-014 CONSENT AGENDA 7. R 25-198 Appointing Member to the Highlands Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 8. R 25-199 Accepting Donation of a 2007 Stewart Stevenson M1085A1 Military Cargo Unit from the County of Monmouth 9. R 25-200 Increasing Contract Amount for Expert Witness Services on Behalf of the Borough of Highlands in a Matter Pending Before the American Arbitration Association 10. R 25-201 Directing Tax Collector to Cancel Property Taxes on Block 65, Lot 3 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 11. R 25-202 Authorizing Auction of Borough Property 12. R 25-203 Awarding a Fair and Open Contract for Realty Data Collection and Verification Services in Accordance with the Assessment Demonstration Program 13. R 25-204 Authorizing the Execution of a Shared Services Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and Borough of Atlantic Highlands for Basic Life Support Response 14. R 25-205 Authorizing Payment of Bills 15. R 25-206 Authorizing Execution of a Transportation Agreement with the County of Monmouth for the Ride in Monmouth Program (Formerly Referred to as SCAT) 16. R 25-207 Awarding a Contract to Monmouth Dock Works, LLC for Tide Valve Installations 17. R 25-208 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Between the Borough of Highlands and JFK University Medical Center (“JFK”) For EMS Services OATH OF OFFICE 18. Ellen Williams - Housing Authority Commissioner INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 19. O-25-24 Approving the Application for a Long-Term Tax Exemption and Authorizing Execution of a Financial Agreement REPORTS - 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, www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 3 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 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: December 3, 2025 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 3 of 3