Council Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 22 Snug Harbor Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Wednesday, December 03, 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. November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes 2. November 5, 2025 Executive Session Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES 3. O-25-24 Approving the Application for a Long-Term Tax Exemption and Authorizing Execution of a Financial Agreement INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES 4. O-25-25 Capital Ordinance Providing for Construction Costs for the South Peak Drainage Improvements Project, and Appropriating $125,000 Therefor, Authorized in and by the Borough of Highlands, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey RESOLUTIONS 5. R 25-209 Opposing the Closure or Relocation of Monmouth Medical Center Hospital in Long Branch 6. R 25-210 Providing for the Transfer of Surplus Funds CONSENT AGENDA 7. R 25-211 Approving Request for Waiver of Alcohol Ban for Community Center Rental 8. R 25-212 Authorizing Refund of Tax Overpayment www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 3 9. R 25-213 Authorizing the Renewal of Membership in the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund 10. R 25-214 Authorizing Reimbursement of Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services to Wyndmoor at the Highlands Condominium Association 11. R 25-215 Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Forerunner for Its Software Platform 12. R 25-216 Authorizing Payment of Bills REPORTS 13. 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: 14. Litigation 15. UFCW Contract Negotiations 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 2 of 3  Next Council Meeting: December 17, 2025 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 3 of 3