[Adopted 5-11-1988 by Ord. No. 88-09R;
amended in its entirety 10-12-2004 by Ord. No. 04-15R]
[Amended 3-19-2013 by Ord. No. 13-03R]
There is hereby created the office of Borough
Engineer. The Mayor and Council may, in their sole discretion, appoint
an engineering firm to perform such duties as described in this article
under the direction of the Borough Engineer, so long as the Borough
Engineer is a member of the designated engineering firm ("designated
firm"). The Borough Engineer shall, prior to his/her appointment,
hold a degree in engineering from a recognized school or college of
engineering, be licensed in the State of New Jersey as an engineer
and land surveyor, and be qualified by further training and experience
of at least five years in responsible engineering work. Any person
to be considered eligible for the position of Borough Engineer shall
have a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, methods and
techniques required for planning, designing, directing and operating
complex and diversified public projects; extensive knowledge of management
science, administrative methods, procedures and techniques; a broad
knowledge of municipal functions, emphasizing planning, zoning, land
subdivision and development, public utilities, pertinent statutes,
local ordinances and regulations; a broad knowledge of civil engineering
theory and practice, especially pertaining to public works and improvements;
a thorough knowledge of land surveying techniques and practices; the
ability to initiate and develop technical studies and surveys and
to prepare reports; the ability to direct, coordinate and supervise
the work of subordinates engaged in a variety of technical activities;
the ability to interpret policy decisions and to advise appropriate
local authorities on any matter concerning public works and improvements;
and the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
with associates, subordinates and the general public.
[Amended 6-7-2010 by Ord. No. 10-06R]
The Borough Engineer shall be appointed by the
Mayor, with the consent of the Council, for a three-year term. The
Borough Engineer shall be appointed for a term and in the manner provided
by law. The designated firm shall serve so long as the Borough Engineer
is a member of the firm. If the Borough Engineer is no longer a member
of the designated firm, any contractual arrangement with the designated
firm shall terminate upon seven days' written notice and any contracts
with the designated firm shall incorporate such a requirement. For
purposes of this article, references to the Borough Engineer shall
include references to the designated firm.
A.
The salary paid to the Borough Engineer and/or the fixed fee paid to the designated firm, all pursuant to § 61-10 of the Borough Code, shall provide for the following services to be performed by the Borough Engineer and/or the designated firm by means of the proper and efficient conduct of these engineering functions. Any contract between the Borough and the designated firm may provide for further assistance and services on the part of the designated firm as may be required and needed for the Borough's departments, agencies and boards, at an hourly rate to which the designated firm and the Borough have agreed pursuant to a contract entered into by those parties and approved by the Mayor and Council.
(1)
Attendance by the Borough Engineer at one agenda meeting
of the Mayor and Council each month; two Planning Board meetings each
month, i.e., agenda and regular; and when requested, occasional other
meetings of the Mayor and Council and various Borough boards, commissions
and committees, including but not limited to the Historic Preservation
Commission, the Environmental Commission,[1] the Downtown Redevelopment Committee, etc.
(2)
Review of proposed resolutions and ordinances pertaining
and/or relating to issues concerning engineering and planning.
(3)
Maintain a presence of approximately eight hours per
week in the Borough, typically comprising four hours per week as regular
office hours and four hours per week for incidental contact, other
assignments and other meetings.
(4)
Consult on engineering matters with Borough personnel
and the public when requested.
(5)
Prepare, maintain and preserve on a current basis,
maps, including tax maps, surveys, plans, specifications, charts and
records of roads, bridges, sewers, storm drain facilities, utilities,
public buildings, structures, sidewalk inventory and all public facilities
owned or operated by the Borough except for the redrafting of the
Borough Tax Map or any sheets thereof.
(6)
Review all capital budget items with the Director
of Public Works and occasionally meet with the Director on general
operations, including but not limited to future planning of infrastructure
repair and maintenance.
(7)
Review all capital budget chart items pertaining to
roads, sidewalks, sanitary sewer, stormwater, engineering design,
and consultant design and inspection. Prepare estimates for capital
expenditure programs. Work with the Borough Administrator in preparing
the capital budget chart to include remaining capital budget items
and five-year projections where possible.
(8)
Prepare all New Jersey Department of Transportation
grant applications. Upon request, prepare plan and sketch documents
to support all such grants,
(9)
Conduct all investigations, surveying, etc., necessary
for the preparation of preliminary designs, plans and specifications
for any engineering work and/or materials; after approval of preliminary
plans, preparation of specifications, plans and proposals for the
bidding process for routine public works contracts, review and approve
plans and specifications for public works contracts; prepare reports
for award or rejection of contracts; make certain that contractors
comply with all New Jersey and federal requirements; provide formal
liaison for work involving New Jersey and/or federal funds and obtain
state and/or federal approvals where required and certify satisfactory
completion of work to authorize progress payments pursuant to the
particular contract.
(10)
Review of all applications, except major subdivisions
and site plans. Make such recommendations as may be required in connection
with applications made to the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
Perform follow-up site investigation and map corrections for approved
Planning and Zoning Board applications, except for major site plan
and subdivision applications. Preparation of occasional maps and charts
at the request of the Planning Board Chair.
(11)
Provide, on application, information concerning the
official floodplain areas within the Borough, upon receipt of fees
as set forth in applicable Borough ordinances.
(12)
Appear before and serve as advisor to boards, commissions
and agencies of the Borough upon request.
B.
When authorized by the Mayor and Council, the designated firm shall provide special services beyond those set forth in Subsection A, which shall include the following:
(1)
Perform engineering services for capital projects.
(2)
Perform design services for municipal facilities including
roads, parks, bikeways, storm drains and sanitary sewers.
(5)
Perform special investigations and prepare special
reports.
(6)
Update tax maps.
(7)
Review major subdivisions and major site plans and
the Borough Engineer and/or the designated firm will be reimbursed
by the applicant's retainer provided for engineering inspection review
and/or services.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140, the Borough Engineer, or at his/her direction, the designated firm, shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the Mayor and Council, either in the form of a salary, fixed fee and/or a combination of the two, and the Borough Engineer and/or the designated firm may enter into a contract with the Borough formalizing the terms of his/her/its retention and compensation, as well as the obligations of the Borough, so long as none of the provisions of said contract are contrary to state statute or §§ 61-7 through 61-10 of the Borough Code.
