[Added 8-14-78 by Ord. No. 78-49; amended 4-8-85 by Ord.
No. 85-653; 8-10-87 by Ord. No. 87-861; 8-27-90 by Ord. No. 90-45;
1-21-97 by Ord. No. 97-1; 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 9-27-10 by Ord.
No. 10-22; 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for the addition of Art. VIII, Department of Recreation, Parks and Public Works and the repeal of former § 3-57, Division of Code Management Services, as amended. The ordinance further provided for the renumbering of Arts. VII through XVII to become IX through XIX, respectively.
[Amended 7-27-81 by Ord. No. 81-366; deleted 4-8-85 by Ord. No. 85-653]
[Amended 8-10-87 by Ord. No. 87-861; 1-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-1; 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 11-18-02
by Ord. No. 02-05; 9-27-10 by Ord. No. 10-22; 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
Department Established. There shall be a Department of Parks
and Recreation, the head of which shall be the Director of Parks and
Recreation. The Director shall serve as head of the Department of
Parks and Recreation. The Director shall be responsible for the supervision
of all operations of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department
of Parks and Recreation shall include such officers and employees
as shall be required to fulfill its responsibilities set forth in
the following sections:
A.
Under the supervision and direction of the Director, the Department
of Parks and Recreation shall:
[Amended 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 9-27-10 by Ord. No. 10-22; 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(1)
Provide, maintain and repair playgrounds, playfields, indoor and
outdoor recreational facilities, public parks and public lands.
[Added 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20]
(2)
Coordinate the planning, acquisition and development of park properties
and other public lands.
[Added 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20]
(3)
Designate by journal and maintain inventory of the various parks
and public lands.
[Added 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20]
(4)
Provide and direct a Park Ranger Program to enforce the provisions
of Chapter 158-11 and rules and regulations adopted to govern Parks
and public lands usage.
[Added 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; amended 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(5)
Manage the operations of the Crystal Springs Family Waterpark Utility.
[Added 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; amended 4-24-17 by Ord. No. 17-19]
(6)
Formulate and prepare community park plans and reports. Submit an
annual report documenting the activities and accomplishments of the
Department of Parks and Recreation as it relates to the preservation,
maintenance, planning, acquisition and development of parks.
[Added 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; amended 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(7)
Develop, implement, and evaluate a program of recreation services
for children, youth and adults including, but not limited to sports,
social, instructional, environmental and outdoor recreation programs.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(8)
Develop, coordinate, evaluate and assist in the implementation of
youth serving programs in cooperation with semi-public and private
youth serving agencies in the community.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(9)
Develop, implement and evaluate a therapeutic recreation program
for special populations of the community with disabling handicaps.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(10)
Develop, implement and evaluate a program of public celebrations
and special events.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(11)
Formulate and prepare community recreation plans and reports. Submit
an annual report documenting the activities and accomplishments of
the Department.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(12)
Assist and promote the development of recreation services by other
public, semi-public and private agencies in the community.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
B.
Community Services Section. There shall be a Community Services Section,
the head of which shall be the Supervisor of Community Services. Under
the supervision of the Director, the Supervisor shall:
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
C.
Youth Programs Section. There shall be a Youth Section, the head
of which shall be the Supervisor of Youth Programs. Under the supervision
and direction of the Director, this Section shall:
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(1)
Develop a comprehensive program of youth services, including individual,
group and family counseling.
(2)
Serve as a referral source and a resource to other social serving
agencies.
(3)
Function in a general advocacy role for youth.
(4)
Establish community-based outreach centers to provide social, recreational
and other appropriate services.
D.
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. There shall be a Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board under the supervision and direction of the
Director.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(1)
The Advisory Board shall have 15 members, which shall consist of
the following:
(a)
One (1) incumbent member of the Board of Education, appointed
by the Mayor for a term of three years.
(b)
One (1) Council member selected by the Township Council for
a term of one year.
(c)
One (1) member of the Arts Commission, appointed by the Mayor
for a term of three years.
(d)
One (1) member of the Commission on Aging, appointed by the
Mayor for a term of three years.
(e)
One (1) member of the Commission on Youth appointed by the Mayor
for a term of three years.
(f)
One (1) member of the Coalition of Athletic Organization, appointed
by the Mayor for a term not to exceed three years.
(g)
Nine (9) citizen members appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Township Council and serving terms of three years
each. The citizen members shall serve for staggered terms of three
years beginning with the first day of January, and those first appointed
shall hold terms of such duration as will accomplish these staggered
terms. The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation or the
Director's designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary of the
Board and shall be an ex officio member.
(2)
The Board shall advise and make recommendations to the following
agencies and officials:
(3)
The Board shall organize annually and select a President and Vice
President. The Board shall meet regularly and at such other times
as the President may direct. The Board may, at its discretion, appoint
and act through an executive committee of not less than five members.
The Board may establish bylaws to govern the operation of the Board.
(4)
The Mayor may appoint one lifetime emeritus member to the Board if
that member has been a major contributor to the enhancement of the
Township's park recreational programs and policies. The term of any
such appointment shall begin upon confirmation of same by the Township
Council.
E.
Arts Commission. There shall be an Arts Commission whose purpose
shall be to foster and encourage cultural and educational activities
in order to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts
by all citizens in the area.
(1)
Composition. The Arts Commission shall consist of fourteen (14) members
to be appointed by the Mayor for staggered terms of three years each,
except that one member may receive a lifetime appointment if that
member has been a major contributor to the cultural life of the community
by promoting music, the graphic and performing arts, historic preservation,
the East Brunswick Museum and the heritage of our community. The Arts
Coordinator shall serve as the Executive Secretary of the Commission.
(2)
Appointments. In making appointments to the Commission, the Mayor
shall attempt to assure that the following interests are represented
among the membership:
(3)
Responsibilities. The responsibilities of the Arts Commission shall
be:
(a)
To establish short and long range objectives for the arts.
(b)
To formulate policy recommendations on the arts.
(c)
To develop and recommend a program for the arts.
(d)
To evaluate programs of the arts.
(e)
To approve a proposed budget and revisions as prepared by the
Arts Coordinator.
(f)
To serve as coordinating body for all arts activities in the
Township.
(g)
To foster the creation and organization of an independent arts
organization to be known as "Friends of the Arts."
(5)
Organization. The Commission shall organize annually and select a
President and Vice President. The Commission may establish by-laws
to govern its operations. The Commission shall meet regularly and
at such times as the President shall direct. The Commission may at
its discretion, appoint and act through an executive committee of
not less than five members of the Commission. The Commission shall
appoint the following standing Committees consisting of at least one
commission member and one member of the "Friends of the Arts;"
(6)
Representations and Reporting. A member of the Arts Commission shall
serve as a member of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The
Arts Commission shall report annually to the Mayor and Administrator.
F.
Coalition of Athletic Organizations.
[Ord. No. 97-1, amended
7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 12-20-10
by Ord. No. 10-32]
(1)
There shall be a Coalition of Athletic Organizations which shall
consist of members to be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the Township Council. Approximately one-third (1/3) of
the members shall be appointed for a term of three years, one-third
(1/3) for a term of two years and one-third (1/3) for a term of one
year, with reappointments for staggered three-year terms. The Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board shall maintain a list of all recognized sports
groups and organizations. Each group or organization shall submit
the name of two of its members through the Recreation and Parks Advisory
Board to the Mayor for appointment of a delegate and an alternate
to the Coalition. Appointed delegates shall serve as the official
representative of the group. However, in the absence of the delegate(s),
the alternate(s) may participate in the actions and deliberations
of the Coalition, including the casting of a vote. Appointed members
of the Coalition of Athletic Organizations shall remain members of
the Coalition only for the duration of their involvement with the
sports group or organization which they represent.
[Amended 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(2)
The Coalition of Athletic Organizations shall organize, annually,
by selecting a President and Vice President. The Coalition shall meet
regularly and at such other times as the President shall direct. The
Director of Parks and Recreation shall serve as the Executive Secretary
and shall be an ex officio member of the Coalition.
[Amended 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20]
(3)
The Coalition of Athletic Organizations shall:
[Amended 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(a)
Advise and make recommendations to the Department of Parks and
Recreation on matters related to sports and athletics.
[Amended 7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(b)
Advise and make recommendations to the Department of Administration
on matters related to sports and athletics.
(c)
Serve as the coordinating body for private sports and athletic
programs operated in the Township.
(4)
The Coalition of Athletic Organizations shall report, annually, to
the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The Mayor, with the recommendation
of the Sports Coalition, shall appoint from among the members of the
Coalition of Athletic Organizations one representative to serve on
the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The Coalition of Athletic
Organizations representative shall remain a member of the Recreation
and Parks Advisory Board only for the duration of his or her involvement
with the sports organization which he or she represents.
(5)
The Coalition of Athletic Organizations is allocated and assigned
within the Department of Parks and Recreation and shall be executed
at the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director's
designee.
[Ord. No. 97-1, amended
7-26-99 by Ord. No. 99-20; 7-8-02
by Ord. No. 02-14; 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
A.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to charge and
collect fees for the following:
[Amended 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(1)
Admission to or use of facilities under the control of the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
(2)
Registration in programs and activities sponsored by the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
(3)
Food, beverages, merchandise, transportation and other goals and
services offered in conjunction with facilities and programs operated
by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
B.
The Department of Parks and Recreation, with the review and concurrence
of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board (RPAB), may establish a
list of approved fees and charges on an annual basis and at other
times as may be necessary, subject to approval by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
(1)
Fees and charges for admission to or use of facilities shall be established
on the principle that the user pays a fee based on the reasonable
costs related to the maintenance and security of the facility for
the time it is being used.
(2)
Fees and charges for registration in programs and activities shall
be established on the principle that the participant pays a fee based
on the reasonable costs directly related to the operation of the program.
(3)
Fees and charges for food, beverages, merchandise, transportation
and other goods and services shall be established on the principle
that the purchaser pays for the cost of the merchandise or services
plus the reasonable costs related to providing the merchandise or
services.
C.
The Department of Parks and Recreation may designate facilities,
programs and services as free to the public. The Director may admit
a person to a facility or program where the Director has judged that
the individual would be otherwise prohibited from admission or participation
because of cost.
[Amended 2-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
D.
The Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director's Designee,
may cancel a program due to insufficient registration or other causes
which may affect the health, safety and welfare of program participants.
The Director of Parks and Recreation, or the Director's designee shall
establish rules governing the operation of programs. The Director
of Parks and Recreation, or the Director's designee shall establish
rules of conduct governing the participants, and spectators who fail
to observe the rules of operation and conduct governing a program
may be subject to expulsion from the program by the Director of Parks
and Recreation.
[Amended 2-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
[Added 12-20-10 by Ord. No. 10-32]
Department established. There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works. The Director shall serve as head of the Department and shall be removed therefrom in accordance with Section 3-45 of the Code of the Township of East Brunswick and New Jersey Public Law 1981, Chapter 383, unless the Director qualifies for tenure in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6, any person holding the position of Director of Public Works who has held that position full-time, continuously for five years or more shall continue to hold that position, notwithstanding he or she is serving for a fixed term, during good behavior and efficiency. The Director shall not be removed therefrom for political or other reasons except for good cause, upon written charges filed with the municipal clerk and after a public, fair and impartial hearing. The above notwithstanding, the Director may be retired when he or she shall have attained seventy (70) years of age. The Director shall be responsible for the supervision of all operations of the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works shall include such officers and employees as shall be required to fulfill its responsibilities set forth in the following sections:
A.
Under the supervision and direction of the Director, the Department
of Public Works shall:
(1)
Maintain and repair the streets, roads, culverts, and drainage system
of the municipality and construct and reconstruct such streets as
may be authorized.
(2)
Provide for the cleaning and flushing of streets and the removal
of leaves as required.
(3)
Clear and remove snow and ice from the streets and provide such other
street services as may be assigned by the Director of Public Works.
(4)
Maintain, repair and clean the municipality's storm water drainage
system, including sewers, lines, and mains.
(5)
Maintain, repair, and install traffic safety signs, road markings,
and devices including traffic signs, street signs, road painting and
marking, guard rails, and other devices and appurtenances in the public
right of way.
(6)
Provide a vehicle maintenance program for the preventive and corrective
care of municipal trucks, motor vehicles, and equipment.
(7)
Maintain, repair, and clean all municipally owned buildings and structures,
including the Municipal Complex.
(8)
Coordinate leaf collection, snow removal, and public lands maintenance.
(9)
Formulate and prepare community public works, plans and reports.
(10)
Plant, trim and remove trees and shrubs on public property including
all public rights-of-way.
(11)
Replace Township approved recycling containers at cost for property
owners who have lost or damaged the free container provided to each
property owner.
B.
The Department shall submit an annual report documenting the activities
and accomplishments of the Department of Public Works.
[Added 11-22-71 by Ord. No. 71-1-Q; amended 10-23-73 by Ord. No. 73-1-Y; 6-28-76 by Ord. No. 76-174-B; 4-8-85 by Ord. No. 85-653; 8-10-87
by Ord. No. 87-861; 8-27-90 by Ord. No. 90-45; 12-9-91 by Ord. No. 91-119; 2-24-92 by Ord.
No. 92-4; 2-22-93 by Ord. No. 93-8; 10-25-93 by Ord. No. 93-61; 1-24-94 by Ord. No. 94-1; 1-21-97
by Ord. No. 97-1]
This section was deleted on 1-21-97 by Ord. No. 97-1. See new section, § 3-54.2, Divisions of Recreation and Parks.
[Amended 4-26-82 by Ord. No. 82-453]
A.
There shall be a tax assessor who shall be appointed and serve in
accordance with state statute. He shall have, perform and discharge
all the functions, powers and duties prescribed by law for a municipal
assessor.
B.
The office of the municipal tax assessor shall be subject to such
general administrative procedures and requirements as are departments
of the municipal government, including, but not limited to, the preparation
and submission of an annual budget and of such periodic budget reports
as are generally required of departments, and such accounting controls,
central purchasing practices, personnel procedures and regulations,
and central data processing services as are generally required of
departments.
C.
The assessor shall maintain adequate assessment records for each
separate parcel of real property assessed or exempted and establish
and maintain such files, records and procedures as may be required
for the valuation and assessment of personal property pursuant to
law.
D.
He shall supervise the maintenance of a current Tax Map of the municipal
as public record and cause to be recorded thereon all changes in ownership
or character of the real property assessed, employing for that purpose
the facilities of other departments as provided by the Code.
