[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Hillsdale 4-26-1977 as Ord. No. 77-5 (Ch. 2, Art. 15A, of the Revised Ordinances of 1972). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
A. 
There are hereby established and promulgated the Rules and Regulations governing the use and operation of the municipal facility known as "the Stonybrook Swim Club," located at the southwest corner of Piermont Avenue and Cedar Lane, in the Borough of Hillsdale, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey.
B. 
A copy of the Rules and Regulations shall be posted upon the bulletin board in the main office, and a copy hereof shall be filed with the Borough Clerk for public inspection.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AGE
The individual's age on March 31 of each season.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
AREA
The total area of Stonybrook Swim Club.
COMMISSION
The Hillsdale Swimming Pool Commission.
POOL APRON AREA
The first ten-foot-wide area of concrete immediately surrounding the pool.
POOL AREA
The entire area surrounding the pool and the bathhouse.
POOL PATIO
The remainder of concrete area surrounding the pool.
RECREATION SEASON
The period commencing the weekend closest to September 15 and terminating the weekend closest to May 15 of each year.
SUMMER SEASON
The period commencing the weekend closest to May 15 and terminating the weekend closest to September 15 of each year.
A. 
The Commission shall annually issue to each member an identification badge or card which shall be shown for admission to the area and be exhibited at all times within the area.
B. 
Identification badges or cards are not transferable.
C. 
Illegal transfer of badges or cards, the giving of false information or changing of identification badges or cards shall result in revocation or suspension of membership.
D. 
Lost identification badges or cards shall be reported to the Manager immediately and may be replaced upon payment of a fee as provided in Chapter 138, Fees, with a temporary identification, valid for seven consecutive days only. On or before the seventh day, a new identification badge or card shall be issued.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
A. 
All bathers, including babies, shall wear bathing suits in both the swimming and wading pools.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Subsection (b), which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8.
B. 
Any person having a communicable disease, open blisters or cuts, sore or inflamed eyes, ears, nose or mouth infections, excessive sunburn or any type of skin disease shall be excluded from the pool area. No person wearing any type of bandage, cast or band-aid shall be permitted in the pool.
C. 
No inflatable water paraphernalia shall be allowed within the pool area. Snorkels, fins, masks or other swimming aids shall not be worn except upon the prior permission of the Manager.
D. 
Diving shall be restricted to permitted diving board areas. Diving from a position along any wall or ledge is prohibited.
E. 
No one shall be permitted in the swimming or wading pool unless a lifeguard is present.
F. 
No swimming shall be permitted in diving area.
G. 
No one shall be permitted to swim in the deep water [over six feet in depth] without having successfully passed the official deep water test.
H. 
The following activities are prohibited:
(1) 
Carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other flammable or smoking substance in the pool area.
(2) 
Dunking another swimmer or riding on the shoulders of another swimmer.
(3) 
Removal of water or sand from the pool apron.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
(4) 
Eating or bringing food or drink within the pool area.
(5) 
Hanging on ropes within the pool.
(6) 
Bringing bicycles, tricycles, big wheels, carriages, strollers or baby toys within the pool area.
(7) 
Combing hair within the pool apron area.
(8) 
Wearing curlers within the pool apron area.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-76.4A, Tennis rules, added by Ord. No. 77-10, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8.
[Amended 4-8-1980 by Ord. No. 80-7]
A. 
All vehicles shall be parked in designated areas. Parking in unauthorized areas or in areas restricted to emergency vehicle traffic shall be subject to motor vehicle violation prosecutions.
B. 
No item of personal property shall be left on the pool apron or pool area.
C. 
The Commission may issue and post special rules and regulations governing the use of the following special facilities. These regulations shall be prominently posted at each such facility:[1]
(1) 
Children's play area.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-76.5(c)(3), Tennis courts, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8.
(2) 
Picnic and recreation area.
(3) 
Stonybrook Pool.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
(4) 
Changing areas.
(5) 
Bathrooms and showers.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-76.5(c)(8), Stonybrook Field House, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8.
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Section 2-76.5(c)(1), Cabanas, which immediately followed this paragraph, was deleted 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8.
D. 
Dressing and undressing shall be done in locker rooms only. Dressing or undressing shall not be permitted in parking areas or in any other part of the area.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
E. 
All food shall be served and consumed within designated areas only. Under no circumstances shall food or beverages be brought into the pool area or stored overnight.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
F. 
Children under 10 years of age shall not be permitted to enter the Stonybrook Swim Club or to be anywhere in the area unless accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
G. 
Destruction or defacing of property shall be subject to suspension or revocation of membership and expulsion from the Stonybrook Swim Club Area.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
H. 
Neither the Borough nor the Commission, nor any of their officers or employees, shall be responsible for valuables brought into the area.
I. 
All litter, paper or debris shall be placed in designated trash receptacles.
J. 
Card tables and umbrellas shall be permitted in designated areas only.
K. 
Dress in and out of the pool shall be consistent with standards of good taste.
L. 
Persons wearing street clothing or street shoes shall not be permitted within the pool apron area.
M. 
Subject to appropriate alcoholic beverage control laws, supervised civic, patriotic, fraternal, charitable events, festivals and observances and pool parties shall be permitted to consume food and serve and consume alcoholic beverages on the premises of Stonybrook Swim Club subject to prior application to and written approval by the Hillsdale Swimming Pool Commission.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
[Amended 4-8-1980 by Ord. No. 80-7]
In addition to any other conduct which is determined by the Commission to be inimical to the safe and orderly operation of the area, the following activities are expressly prohibited:
A. 
The use of glass, glass containers or metal containers within the pool and tennis areas.
B. 
The possession, display or consumption of alcoholic beverages within the area; subject, however, to distribution in accordance with alcoholic beverage control laws of § 256-5M.
C. 
The operation of bicycles, three-wheel vehicles, baby carriages or strollers except in designated areas, and in no event within the pool apron area.
D. 
The operation of musical instruments, portable radios, television sets or tape or record players, except in areas designated by the Commission or its agents. Loud, boisterous noisy conduct is prohibited in all areas.
E. 
The presence of pet dogs, cats or any other animals within the area.
F. 
Ball playing, roughhousing, wrestling, rowdiness or other similar conduct affecting the safety and comfort of others within the area.
G. 
Swimming, wading or otherwise using the lake facilities to the rear of the pool unless such use is specifically authorized by the Commission.
H. 
Any other conduct which in the opinion of the Hillsdale Swimming Pool Commission or the Manager creates a public or private nuisance or is inimical to the safe and healthful operation of the area or any part thereof.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
A. 
The Borough Council, Hillsdale Swimming Pool Commission or the Manager may close or limit the operation of the Stonybrook Swim Club facilities, including the pool and swimming facilities, whenever any of them shall deem such action to be necessary or desirable for the protection of health, safety, comfort and welfare of the persons using the facilities and of the public at large.
B. 
Members of the Police Department of the Borough of Hillsdale, designated agents of the Borough, the Commission and the Manager shall have authority to prohibit dangerous, improper or immoral conduct or any conduct in violation of these Rules and Regulations. The Commission shall have the power of: suspension or revocation of the privileges otherwise granted to the holder of the membership badge or card; and immediate expulsion from the Stonybrook Swim Club Area.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
The hours of operation of the Stonybrook Swim Club, including the swimming pool facilities, shall be determined by the Commission.
[Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 97-8]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in Chapter 226, Penalties. Each violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.
Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall not relieve any person of the duty to observe other applicable provisions of any New Jersey statute or of any ordinance of the Borough of Hillsdale.