Council Reorganization and Regular Meeting

BOROUGH OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732 Thursday, January 01, 2026 at 12:00 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 OATH OF OFFICE 1. Carolyn Broullon - Mayor BLESSING - A blessing by Pastor Marty McGrail ROLL CALL: Councilmember Cervantes | Councilmember Chelak | Councilmember Melnyk Council President Olszewski | Mayor Broullon APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. December 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA 3. R 26-001 Electing Council President for the Calendar Year 2026 4. R 26-002 Authorizing award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Municipal Attorney 5. R 26-003 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Municipal Engineer 6. R 26-004 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Municipal Auditor 7. R 26-005 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services - Municipal Bond Attorney 8. R 26-006 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Information Technology Services www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 1 of 4 9. R 26-007 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Municipal Labor Attorney 10. R 26-008 Appointing Council Liaisons (1 Year Ending 12/31/2026) 11. R 26-009 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Municipal Public Defender 12. R 26-010 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Municipal Prosecutor 13. R 26-011 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Tax Attorney 14. R 26-012 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Affordable Housing Attorney 15. R 26-013 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Redevelopment Attorney 16. R 26-014 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Risk Management 17. R 26-015 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Conflict Attorneys 18. R 26-016 Authorizing Award of a Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Consulting Engineers 19. R 26-017 Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Professional Services – Sanitary Sewer Consulting Engineer 20. R 26-018 Confirming Permanent Appointment of Patrolman 21. R 26-019 Appointing Communications Committee Members 22. R 26-020 Appointing Environmental Advisory Commission Members 23. R 26-021 Appointing Green Team Members 24. R 26-022 Appointing Shade Tree Commission Members 25. R 26-023 Appointing a Tree Commissioner 26. R 26-024 Appointing Open Space Committee Members 27. R 26-025 Appointing Land Use Board Members 28. R 26-026 Appointing Community Development Representative 29. R 26-027 Appointing Economic Development Review Board Members www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 2 of 4 30. R 26-028 Appointing Special Police Officers 31. R 26-029 Appointing Juvenile Officer 32. R 26-030 Appointing Fire Police 33. R 26-031 Designating a Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO) 34. R 26-032 Appointing a Public Officer 35. R 26-033 Appointing the 2026 Recycling Coordinator 36. R 26-034 Appointing a Clean Communities Coordinator 37. R 26-035 Appointing Tax Search and Assessment Search Officer 38. R 26-036 Approving 2026 Events on Various Borough Properties 39. R 26-037 Approving the 2026 Temporary Budget 40. R 26-038 Authorizing a Cash Management Plan 41. R 26-039 Setting the Schedule for Meetings of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Highlands for the Calendar Year 2026 42. R 26-040 Designating Official Newspapers and Official Internet Website of the Borough of Highlands 43. R 26-041 Reappointing Michael Muscillo to Serve as Borough Administrator 44. R 26-042 Congratulating Chief Robert Burton on an Important Milestone OATH OF OFFICE 45. Warren "Jay" Terwilliger - EMS Chief 46. Rudolph Trivett, Sr. - Fire Chief 47. Alexander Pilkington - Patrolman REPORTS 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 www.highlandsnj.gov (732) 872-1224 ext. 201 Page 3 of 4 performance of, promotion or discipline of any specific or prospective or current employee. There is a 3-minute time limit for your comments. 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 4 of 4