[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of East Hanover 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 9-2001.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Division of Recreation in the Department
of Public Services is charged with providing diverse recreational,
educational and cultural activities for all the residents of East
Hanover and to administer, maintain and enhance all park, playground
and open space facilities and areas for the enjoyment of its citizens.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Department of Public Services of the Township of East Hanover.
The Division of Recreation in the Department of Public Services.
Any field, building, court, structure, equipment, construction
or any other thing under supervision and/or control of the Division
of Recreation.
Any reservation, playground, playing field or other land
located within the Township of East Hanover, whether owned by the
Township or not, but open to the public and devoted to or used for
active or passive recreation.
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company. organization or other entity of any kind.
The Superintendent of Recreation of the Township of East
Hanover.
The Township of East Hanover in the County of Morris, New
Jersey.
All maintenance work, including preparation
of playing fields, shall be done by, and only by, employees of the
Township of East Hanover. It shall be a violation of this chapter
for any person to do any work or to direct any other person to do
work of any kind on or to any recreation field, building or other
facility.
A.
Unless otherwise indicated, and then only under the
conditions set forth herein, residents of the Township shall have
priority in the utilization of all Township facilities, followed by
persons who are bona fide employees of a business which is located
in the Township and then by all others.
B.
Utilization of fields, buildings or other facilities
under the control of the Division shall be with the specific permission
of the Division. The decision as to whether a field is playable shall
be made only by the Superintendent of Recreation or her/his designee
and it shall be a violation of this chapter for any person or group
of persons to enter upon or utilize any field which has been declared
unplayable by the Superintendent or her/his designee.
C.
Any group using Township facilities for sports activities,
except those groups sponsored or cosponsored by the Division, must
have its own insurance in amounts satisfactory to the Division and
must provide proof of coverage before participation. (This shall include,
but not be limited to, outside teams playing East Hanover teams or
playing in tournaments or school teams, including Hanover Park Regional
School District.)
D.
Organizations not affiliated with the Township or nonresident individuals
or organizations may utilize various fields under the control of the
Division of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs by virtue of a
permit available from the Division.
[Added 5-5-2009 by Ord. No. 8-2009]
(1)
Such permit shall be issued by the Division upon application and
payment of the required fee.
(2)
Any individual or organization applying for a permit thereby agrees
to the following conditions:
(a)
All decisions regarding inclement weather or playability of
fields will be made solely by the Superintendent of Recreation.
(b)
No permit shall be issued unless the applicant provides a valid
certificate of insurance with limits acceptable to the Township.
(c)
No permit shall be issued unless the applicant executes a hold
harmless agreement in favor of the Township.
(d)
By applying for the permit, the applicant agrees that all maintenance
of such fields shall be done by, and only by, employees of the Township.
(e)
Each applicant shall be responsible for clearing the area of
all debris left behind by players, coaches or fans.
(f)
Possession or use of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.
E.
In conjunction with the use of a field, the applicant may also seek
permission to use a concession facility, subject to the following:
[Added 5-5-2009 by Ord. No. 8-2009]
(1)
The stand shall be operated solely by volunteers for the benefit
of the organization. No outside vendors are permitted.
(2)
Operation of the concession must comply with all rules and regulations
of the Department of Health.
(3)
Facilities shall be maintained in neat and clean condition at all
times.
(4)
The fee for use of a concession stand shall be $100 per day.
[Added 4-1-2008 by Ord. No. 4-2008]
A.
There is hereby created a Board of Recreation Program
Overseers to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Mayor
for a term of three years, except that of the initial appointments,
three shall be for a period of one year, two shall be for a period
of two years and two shall be for a period of three years. Vacancies
on the Board, other than by expiration of a term, shall be filled
in the same manner for the remainder of the unexpired term.
B.
The Board shall elect from its membership a Chairperson,
a Vice Chairperson and a Secretary. Clerical assistance, as necessary,
shall be provided by the Superintendent from Division staff.
C.
The Board shall meet not fewer than four times per
year and shall assist the Superintendent of Recreation in the planning,
design and implementation of recreation programs for persons of all
ages.
In an effort to maximize recreational, educational
and cultural opportunities for persons of all ages, the Township enters
into cooperative relationships with independent groups or organizations.
As a result, these entities become quasi-municipal entities for the
purpose of the Township providing various assistance, including, but
not limited to, insurance coverage and facilities on a priority basis.
To maintain the quasi status of the associations or organizations
requires that the Township exercise certain controls, but it is not
the intention of the Township to interfere with the internal operation
of such associations or groups so long as they adhere to the following
regulations:
A.
Each cosponsored organization must provide opportunities
for all Township residents to participate within the parameters of
the organization's specific purpose.
B.
No cosponsored group shall discriminate against any
individual based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
marital status, gender or sexual orientation; provided, however, that
nothing herein shall be construed to limit the setting of age limits
for participation in programs wherein the purpose of such limitation
is to provide for a balance of skills and abilities.
C.
Each cosponsored group shall provide within its operating
structure a means of appeal for any individual who feels aggrieved
by any action or lack of action by the organization and shall provide
such grievant with an opportunity to state his/her case.
(1)
If after such an opportunity, the grievant is unsatisfied
with the decision, the grievant may submit the matter to the Superintendent
of Recreation for review. If, in the opinion of the Superintendent,
the grievance is based upon an alleged violation of the organization's
bylaws or of the provisions of this chapter regarding cosponsored
organizations, the matter shall be submitted to arbitration before
the Township Administrator.
(2)
Either party may appeal the decision of the Township
Administrator to the Township Council, whose decision shall be final.
(3)
Matters other than the alleged violations of an organization's
bylaws or the provisions of this chapter shall be adjudicated solely
within the organization.
D.
All volunteer coaches affiliated with any cosponsored
program must attend the safety clinic conducted by the Division. Failure
to have current certification under this requirement will bar the
individual from coaching at any level at any time until such certification
shall have been obtained.
E.
Each cosponsored organization is required to submit
the following information no later than February 15 of each year:
(1)
Financial statements for the prior year.
(2)
Proposed budget (including details of revenues and
expenditures) for the current year.
(3)
Names, addresses and phone numbers of all officers,
including the position held: names, addresses and telephone numbers
of all trustees or other board members and any titles held. (If any
changes occur among the officers, trustees or other board members
during the course of the year following this submission, such changes
shall be submitted to the Division within 10 business days thereafter.)
(4)
Current bylaws, policies or other operating documents.
(Any changes made during the course of the year, after this submission,
shall be submitted to the Division office within 10 business days
following adoption thereof.)
F.
Each cosponsored organization is required to submit
the following information no later than two weeks following the league
draft and/or 21 days prior to the beginning of play in any season
of each year:
(1)
Name, address and telephone number of league director.
(2)
Rules and regulations of the league and of any league
in which a traveling team may participate. (Any changes made during
the course of the year, after this submission, shall be submitted
to the Division within 10 business days following adoption thereof.)
(3)
Roster of all participants (coaches, players etc.),
including names, addresses and telephone numbers. (Any changes made
during the course of the year, after this submission, shall be submitted
to the Division within 10 business days thereafter.)
(4)
Game and practice schedules. All schedules are subject
to the approval of this Division and may be subject to alteration
based upon availability of facilities. The decision of the Division
in such matters shall be final.
A.
Tennis courts.
(1)
Registration.
(a)
Utilization of tennis courts located in Lurker
Park requires registration which may be done at the Division offices
during normal business hours. The annual fees shall be as follows:
(b)
It shall be a violation of this chapter to utilize
the tennis courts without first having been properly registered.
(2)
Tennis courts are open for play from March 15 through
December 15, weather permitting.
(3)
Hours of play are sunrise to 9:30 p.m.; provided,
however, that children under 15 years of age may not use the courts
after 5:00 p.m. on any day unless playing with an adult or where no
adults are waiting to play. In the latter case, children under 15
must yield the court to adults who may arrive after the children have
taken the court.
(4)
Use of the tennis courts, except as described in Subsection A(3) above and except for programs sponsored by the Division, is on a first-come basis, but persons using the courts are expected to exercise courtesy and to limit play to one-hour sessions when others are waiting to use the courts.
(5)
Proper footwear must be worn inside the tennis area
at all times. All players must wear proper apparel. Shirts must be
worn at all times.
(6)
Each court must have a minimum of two and a maximum
of four players.
(7)
Spectators are not permitted inside the fenced area.
Use of the courts for any purpose other than tennis is prohibited,
and persons using the court surface for roller-skating, skateboarding,
cycling or any similar prohibited use shall be issued a summons and
be subject to fines.
B.
Picnic grove.
(1)
Priority for use of the picnic grove is accorded to
events sponsored or cosponsored by the Division. There is no charge
for such events nor for events sponsored by nonprofit civic groups
of the Township.
(3)
No permit shall be issued for groups described in Subsection B(2)(b) and (c) above unless a valid certificate of insurance has been submitted to the Division and approved by the Township Risk Manager and a hold harmless agreement has been duly executed on behalf of the group. Permits shall be issued for groups described in Subsection B(2)(a) above upon presentation of a copy of the host's homeowner's insurance policy and the execution of the hold harmless agreement.
(4)
No person or group may charge admission to any event
being held in the picnic grove.
(5)
Any group, except groups described in Subsection B(2)(a) above, which is required to secure a permit and which is to use the facility on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, shall also pay a site supervisor fee in the amount of $35 per hour which shall be calculated upon the length of time for which the grove is to be occupied, plus one hour to cover the supervisor's time before and after the event. Such fee must be paid in advance at the time the permit is secured.
[Amended 7-10-2006 by Ord. No. 17-2006]
(6)
If an event is canceled not less than 72 hours in
advance, the entire site supervisor fee, plus 50% of the permit fee,
shall be refunded. In the case of any other cancellation, the entire
permit fee, plus four hours of the site supervisor's fee, shall be
retained by the Township; provided, however, that where a rain date
has also been reserved, no penalty will be imposed unless the second
date is also canceled.
(7)
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted unless the sponsor
has obtained the approval of the Township Council and shall, if applicable,
have secured a one-day permit from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control. In no instance may any alcoholic beverage other
than beer, ale or wine be served. Applications for such approval and
permit should be made as far in advance of the event as possible,
but in no case less than 45 days before.
(8)
Persons using the picnic grove are required to dispose
of all refuse in containers provided. If refuse exceeds the container
capacity, it must be removed from the area and properly disposed of.
In cases where the sponsor fails to properly police the area and the
Township is required to utilize labor to clean up the area, the sponsor
will be billed for the cost of such clean-up.
(9)
Comfort facilities shall be properly used. Sponsors
will be liable for any costs involved in clean-up or repair necessitated
by the group's use of the facilities.
C.
Concession stands: In an effort to assist organizations
in raising funds to support their activities, the Division will make
available upon request the various concession stands located in buildings
in the several parks, subject to the following rules and regulations:
(1)
The stand shall be operated solely by volunteers for
the benefit of the specific organization. Any use of paid employees
raises a liability problem and is not permitted. Additionally, the
organization may not enter into a concession agreement with a third
party to operate the stand and to provide to the organization either
a fixed fee or a percentage of operations, unless the organization,
with the approval of the Township, has complied with the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. (the Local Public Contracts Law).
(2)
Operations must conform to all rules and regulations
of the Department of Health.
(3)
Facilities shall be maintained in a neat and clean
condition at all times. Any problems, including, but not limited to,
nonfunctioning equipment, shall be reported to the Superintendent
immediately.
D.
Swimming pool.
(1)
Membership; guest passes.
(a)
Membership.
[1]
The fee for all residents except persons 60
years and older or under two years of age shall be $60 per badge.
This fee shall be reviewed annually by the Division of Recreation.
[Amended 5-2-2011 by Ord. No. 5-2011]
[2]
Children under two years of age, accompanied
by a member, shall not require a badge and will be admitted without
charge. Members must, however, register the name and age of the child
with the Division at the time the member acquires his/her badge.
[3]
Residents age 60 and older shall require a badge
which shall be issued without fee upon registration with the Division.
[4]
Nonresident members are welcome upon registration
and payment of the fee which shall be established annually by the
Division.
(b)
Members may obtain guest passes for their guests.
All guests must be accompanied by a member. The fees for guest passes
shall be as follows:
(2)
Operations.
(a)
The pool opens on Memorial Day weekend, operates
on weekends in June until the weekend following the closing of school.
Thereafter the pool is open daily through Labor Day.
(b)
Pool hours are 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
No person other than pool personnel is permitted within the pool enclosure
other than during the designated hours.
(c)
Notwithstanding the hours of operation set forth in Subsection D(2)(b) above, the pool manager may order the pool vacated or may close down the pool entirely when in his/her judgment lightning or other weather or other adverse conditions are such that they may jeopardize the safety of pool members and guests.
(3)
Rules and regulations.
(a)
No person shall enter the pool until at least
three lifeguard stations are staffed.
(b)
Running, pushing, wrestling, use of abusive
or profane language, fighting or causing a disturbance is prohibited.
Violators may be excluded from the pool as well as subject to summonses
and fines.
(c)
Dressing and undressing shall be confined to
dressing rooms. No person shall be indecently exposed, and all attire
shall conform to commonly accepted standards.
(d)
No person having a communicable disease may
enter the pool area.
(e)
All persons are required to shower before entering
the swimming pool, and the pool manager may exclude any person having
open blisters or cuts, sores or inflamed eyes, ears, nose or mouth
infections, excessive sunburn or any type of skin disease. Persons
so excluded will not be readmitted unless the condition is abated
or the person provides a physician's certification that the condition
poses no danger to other members and guests.
(f)
"No Smoking" signs shall be observed and obeyed.
(g)
No glass or other breakable containers may be
brought into the pool enclosure.
(h)
Any conduct affecting the safety or enjoyment
of other members and guest is prohibited, and the offending party
may be removed from the premises if such conduct persists. Members
and guests are required to obey the directions of the pool manager
and lifeguards, and failure to do so is cause for removal from the
premises, and, if such disobedience is chronic, the offender may be
permanently barred from re-entry.
(i)
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the
premises.
(j)
Animals are not permitted on the pool grounds.
(k)
Use of wading pool.
(l)
Supervision of children.
[1]
No child 12 years of age or under shall be admitted
unless accompanied by an adult, defined herein as being a person at
least 18 years of age.
[2]
An adult must accompany any child six years
or younger to the toilet and shower areas.
[3]
No child six years or younger shall at any time
be left unattended on the pool grounds.
(m)
Diving.
[1]
Diving is permitted only in designated areas.
[2]
Only one person shall be permitted on a diving
board and ladder at any time.
[3]
Divers shall not dive until the previous diver
has cleared the area below the board.
[4]
Diving from the sides of boards or from the
sides of the diving walls is not permitted.
[5]
Excessive bouncing on boards is prohibited.
[6]
Swimmers (other than divers) are not permitted
in the diving well except during specially designated periods. Nonswimmers
are not allowed in the diving area at any time.
[7]
Retrieving objects from the bottom of the diving
well is prohibited unless proper authorization to do so has been granted.
[8]
Running dives from the deck area are strictly
prohibited.
[9]
Ladders must be used when leaving the diving
well.
(n)
Adult swims. Adults only swim periods may be
held on any day at the discretion of the pool manager.
(o)
Members and guests are expected to keep the
premises clean and to properly dispose of trash and rubbish in the
receptacles provided.
E.
Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center.
(1)
The multipurpose room of the Center is available for
use on a daily basis, subject to prior commitments, between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(a)
Organizations sponsored by the Division and
nonprofit Township-based organizations may utilize the facility without
a fee.
(b)
Any other group wishing to use the facility
must make an application to the Superintendent at least 30 days in
advance of the proposed use, and is subject to the following conditions:
[1]
The facility may be used for meetings, seminars
or classes for employees or clients of the using group who attend
without paying a fee. The facility may not be used for any purpose
for which a fee or admission is charged or for the sale of goods.
All uses are subject to the approval of the Superintendent, whose
decision shall be final.
[2]
The fee for use of the facility is $450 for
up to three hours: $700 for up to six hours and $850 for up to eight
hours.
[3]
The using group must submit proof of insurance
in the amount and form satisfactory to the Township Risk Manager.
[4]
The using group must execute a hold harmless
agreement in the form required by the Township.
(c)
Any group utilizing the facility is responsible
for leaving the facility in the same condition in which it was prior
to the use. Any using group shall be responsible for any damage to
the building, furniture or fixtures during its use thereof.
(2)
The building and all areas thereof is a "no smoking"
area.
(3)
The possession or use of alcohol in the building is
prohibited.
F.
Camp Hope.
[Added 7-10-2006 by Ord. No. 17-2006[1]]
(1)
Priority for use of Camp Hope is accorded to events
sponsored or cosponsored by the Division. There is no charge for such
events nor for events sponsored by nonprofit civic groups of the Township.
(3)
No event may commence on any day prior to 9:00 a.m
nor conclude later than 7:00 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earlier.
(4)
The playing of loud music or amplification of sound
in any way is limited to that sound which can be contained on the
site. Noise complaints from neighboring residences shall be cause
to order a halt to all persons or devices responsible therefor, and
repeated validated complaints shall be cause to evict the persons
using the Camp. In such case there shall be no refund of any fees
paid, and the persons or group so evicted shall not again be permitted
to use the facility .
(5)
No permit shall be issued for groups described in Subsection F(2)(b) and (c) above unless a valid certificate of insurance has been submitted to the Division and approved by the Township Risk Manager and a hold harmless agreement has been duly executed on behalf of the group. Permits shall be issued for groups described in Subsection F(2)(a) above upon presentation of a copy of the host's homeowner's insurance policy and the execution of the hold harmless agreement.
(6)
No person or group may charge admission to any event
being held at Camp Hope. Sale of food, beverages or merchandise on
the premises is prohibited.
(7)
Any group, except groups described in Subsection F(2)(a) above, which is required to secure a permit and which is to use the facility on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, shall also pay a site supervisor fee in the amount of $35 per hour which shall be calculated upon the length of time for which the Camp is to be occupied, plus one hour to cover the supervisor's time before and after the event. Such fee must be paid in advance at the time the permit is secured.
(8)
If an event is canceled not less than 72 hours in
advance, the entire site supervisor fee, plus 50% of the permit fee,
shall be refunded. In the case of any other cancellation, the entire
permit fee, plus four hours of the site supervisor's fee, shall be
retained by the Township; provided, however, that where a rain date
has also been reserved, no penalty will be imposed unless the second
date is also canceled.
(9)
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted unless the sponsor
has obtained the approval of the Township Council and shall, if applicable,
have secured a one-day permit from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control. In no instance may any alcoholic beverage other
than beer, ale or wine be served and in no instance shall these beverages
be sold. Applications for such approval and permit should be made
as far in advance of the event as possible, but in no case less than
45 days before.
(10)
Persons using Camp Hope are required to dispose of
all refuse in containers provided. If refuse exceeds the container
capacity, it must be removed from the area and properly disposed of.
In cases where the sponsor fails to properly police the area and the
Township is required to utilize labor to clean up the area, the sponsor
will be billed for the cost of such cleanup.
(11)
Comfort facilities shall be properly used. Sponsors
will be liable for any costs involved in clean up or repair necessitated
by the group's use of the facilities.
(12)
Use of Camp Hope includes the grounds and restroom
facilities only. Use of buildings and swimming pools is not included
and is specifically prohibited.
G.
Skating rink.
[Added 7-10-2006 by Ord. No. 17-2006]
(1)
Use of the rink for ice skating or roller skating
shall be during the times designated by the Recreation Division and
posted at the site. The Division will also designate times for open
skating and hockey playing. Hockey playing is prohibited at all times
when conventional skating is permitted.
(2)
Helmets and pads are required at all times.
(3)
Forming whips is strictly prohibited.
(4)
No skateboards or bicycles are permitted on the rink
surface at any time.
(5)
No pets are permitted on the rink surface at any time.
(6)
No food or drinks of any kind are permitted in the
rink.
(7)
Fires of any type are prohibited.
H.
Parks and playgrounds.
(1)
Parks and playgrounds shall be open to the public
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. from November 1 through
April 30, inclusive, and from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from May 1 through
October 31, inclusive.
(2)
Under special circumstances and for special reasons,
the Township Council may, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
grant permission for an event to extend beyond 11:00 p.m., in which
instance the closing time of the park shall be 30 minutes following
the conclusion of the event.
I.
Prohibited conduct. No person on municipality owned
property, including, but not limited to, public parks and playgrounds,
or within the right-of-way of any municipal, county or state roadway
shall:
(1)
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper
with or remove any structures, buildings, signs, posts, fences, sidewalks,
tables, benches, sporting equipment, park property or parts or appurtenances
thereof whatsoever.
(2)
Dig, remove, damage or cut any soil, rock, stones,
trees, shrubs or plants or in any way otherwise disturb the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area.
(3)
Throw, discharge, place or dump any substance or refuse
or trash of any kind anywhere on the grounds or in any waters therein
or continuous thereto, but shall rather place such objects in the
proper receptacles as provided.
(4)
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard,
advertisement or inscription whatever without prior written approval
of the Superintendent or the Township Council.
(5)
Fail to comply with any and all provisions of state
motor vehicle laws with regard to equipment and operation of motor
vehicles.
(6)
Bring or cause to be brought, or have in possession,
or set off or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any
firecrackers or fireworks or explosives or flammable material, or
discharge them or throw them into any such area from land or roadways
adjacent thereto. This prohibition includes, without limitation, any
substance, compound, mixture or article that, in conjunction with
any other substance or compound, would be dangerous in any manner.
(7)
Be loud, boisterous or threatening, abusive or indecent,
by deed or language, be under the influence of intoxicating liquor
or drugs or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to
cause a breach of the public peace.
(8)
Bring or cause to be brought, sell or cause to be
sold any alcoholic beverage for consumption or for free distribution
thereon, or possess any alcoholic beverage thereon otherwise than
in its original sealed container; provided, however, that consumption
and distribution of beer, ale or wine may be temporarily allowed by
obtaining permission from the Township Council and securing the necessary
one-day license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage
Control. Permission shall be granted by the Township Council in its
discretion and only when it is convinced that the proposed distribution
and consumption will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from
the promotion of public health, safety, welfare and recreation, and
then only in accordance with such rules and standards as the Township
Council may establish.
(9)
Utilize any facility within the parks or any other
facility of the Township for any purpose other than that for which
the said facility was designed or designated without the express consent
of the Township Council.
(10)
Roller blade, roller skate or skateboard or use of
any similar device or equipment, except on pathways, roadways or in
areas specifically designated therefor. The designated area in Lurker
Park for use of skateboards or similar devices or equipment is specifically
limited at all times to the paved areas adjacent to Ridgedale Avenue.
Rollerblading or roller-skating is permitted at the skating rink during
that period of the year when the same is not designated for ice skating.
Roller-blading and roller-skating is also permitted at any time in
the paved areas adjacent to Ridgedale Avenue.
[Amended 7-10-2006 by Ord. No. 17-2006]
[Added 2-10-2004 by Ord. No. 9-2004]
A.
There is hereby established a Senior Citizens Management
Board, to be comprised of seven members as follows:
(1)
The Mayor or his designee.
(2)
The Chair of the Township Council Senior and Disabled
Citizens Committee.
(3)
Five senior citizens of the Township, as follows:
(a)
The President of the East Hanover Senior Citizens
Organization, who shall serve as Chair of the East Hanover Senior
Citizens Board.
(b)
An elected officer of the East Hanover Senior
Citizens Organization, who shall be appointed to the Board by the
President for a one-year term.
(c)
Three senior citizens of the Township of East
Hanover, who shall be elected to the Board by the membership of the
East Hanover Senior Citizens Organization for three-year terms.
(4)
The Township Administrator and the Superintendent
of Recreation shall be ex-officio members of the Board.
(5)
In the event of a vacancy which shall occur other
than by the expiration of a member's term, the vacancy shall be filled
by appointment or election as provided above for the unexpired term.
B.
The Board shall select a Vice Chair from among its
senior citizen membership and shall also appoint a secretary, who
may be a Board member or not. In the latter case, the secretary shall
have no vote in the affairs of the Board.
C.
The Board shall be responsible for assisting and advising
the Township in the provision of programs and services for the senior
citizens of the Township, and to provide input with regard to the
management, regulation and organization of the East Hanover Senior
Citizen Center.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be subject to penalties as set forth herein.
A.
Administrative penalties. Persons who violate the
provisions of this chapter may be excluded from further participation
if the specific program or at the facility where the violation occurred
(e.g. Persons entering upon a field which has been declared unfit
for play by the Superintendent or her/his designee, may be excluded
from further participation in activities at that facility.) Such exclusion
shall be for the length of time determined by the Superintendent,
whose decision may be appealed to the Township Administrator, whose
decision, in turn, may be appealed to the Township Council.
B.
Court proceedings. Persons who violate the provisions
of this chapter may be subject to a summons and complaint requiring
appearance in municipal court. Upon conviction therein, the violator
shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25 for the first offense
and $75 for a second offense. Chronic and/or habitual offenders shall
be subject to a fine of not less than $100 but not to exceed $1,000
or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.