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Highlands council adopts consent agenda and approves two ordinances
Summary
The Borough of Highlands council on Dec. 4 unanimously adopted a multi‑item consent agenda (R24204–R24220) including shared‑services and EMS contract approvals, and passed two ordinances on second and final reading: a handicapped parking designation at 13 Shrewsbury Ave (02418) and an amendment requiring utilities be marked on subdivision plats (02419).
The Borough of Highlands council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a multi‑item consent agenda (resolutions R24204 through R24220) and passed two ordinances on second and final reading.
Mayor Bran read the consent agenda, which included items ranging from a waiver of the community center alcohol ban and shared‑services agreements for municipal court and basic life support to the appointment listed as "Michael lnch" and a non‑fair‑and‑open EMS contract with JFK Medical Center. Council members voted in favor of the consent agenda without recorded objection.
A council member asked for clarification about the land‑use‑board consistency report required for zoning ordinances; staff explained the review is a formality to ensure the ordinance aligns with the master plan. After brief discussion the council voted to adopt the resolutions.
In separate public hearings the council considered two ordinances. Ordinance 02418 designates a handicapped parking space outside 13 Shrewsbury Avenue; no members of the public spoke and the ordinance passed on second and final reading after a motion and second. Ordinance 02419 amends Chapter 21 (zoning and land use) to require subdivision plats to clearly show utilities; the building department introduced that change and the council adopted the ordinance on second and final reading with no public comment.
All roll calls recorded the mayor and the listed council members voting "yes" on these items. No votes to the contrary were recorded in the public meeting record.
The council also authorized several items that will affect upcoming projects and services, including grant applications, park improvement closeouts, and the readvertisement to solicit proposals for a land‑use board engineer for 2025.
The meeting record shows the council adopted a resolution to enter executive session later in the evening for anticipated litigation under N.J.S.A. 10:4‑13; no formal action was taken in the public session on litigation matters.
The public meeting was adjourned after the executive‑session resolution was adopted.
