[1973 Code § 2-20]
There shall be a Planning Board established pursuant to and
with such powers as are set forth in Chapter XXV, Section 25-27.
[1973 Code § 2-20A]
There shall be a Zoning Board of Adjustment established pursuant
to and with such powers as are set forth in Chapter XXV, Section 25-27
[1973 Code §§ 2-31.3, 2-32; Ord. No. 2-1993; Ord. No. 18-1997]
There is hereby created the Historical Commission of the Township
of Aberdeen. There shall be no less than three (3) and up to nine
(9) members of this Commission, including the Township Historian,
who shall serve as the Chairperson of the Commission. The members
of the Commission shall be appointed by the Township Council for one
year terms, and shall serve without compensation.
Powers and Responsibilities. The Historian, acting in conjunction
with the Commission, shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
a.
To carry out an historical program, including but not restricted
to collecting, preserving and making available materials relating
to the history of the local unit. The Historian shall store such materials
in such manner as to insure their preservation, and shall notify the
Township Historical Commission, the State Archivist, New Jersey Historical
Commission, County Historian and Township Council of any materials
which shall be acquired for preservation. Upon leaving the position,
the Historian shall turn over all materials and records and reports
into the possession of the successor, if then appointed, or to the
Township Manager on behalf of the Township Council until a successor
shall be appointed.
b.
The Historian shall make an annual report to the Township Manager
and Township Council stating all the work performed and accomplished
during that year. The Historian shall transmit a copy of such report
to the New Jersey Historical Commission. The New Jersey Historical
Commission may advise each County Historian and Municipal Historian
of general guidelines along which their historical program may be
implemented.
c.
The Historian may research, write and cause to have published a municipal
history, and may recommend appropriate historical materials for publication.
d.
The Historian may assist a landmark commission, as well as advise
the Township Council, concerning the acquisition, administration,
use and disposition of any landmark, or historic site, including such
places included on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Such
advice may be furnished to the Historic Sites Section, Department
of Environmental Protection and Energy.
e.
The Historian shall assist in projects of commemoration, including
the erection of monuments, historic markers and guide signs.
[1973 Code § 2-21.1; Ord. No. 15-1992; Ord. No. 2-1995]
a.
Creation; Members. There shall be an advisory board known as the
Aberdeen Business Council consisting of nine (9) members appointed
by the Township Manager for terms ending January 31 of each year.
The chairperson of the Aberdeen Business Council is to be selected
by a majority of the committee members thereafter. All vacancies shall
be promptly filled by appointment by the Township Manager for the
remainder of the unexpired term. A member of the Township Council
shall serve as an ex-officio member of this Aberdeen Business Council.
b.
Duties. The Aberdeen Business Council shall:
1.
Inquire into, survey and publicize the extent, advantages and utility
of vacant land in the Township designated by the master plan as suitable
for commercial or industrial development;
2.
Study and analyze the various business and industry located in the
Township with a view to ascertaining the opportunity for expansion;
3.
Advertise the advantages and opportunities, and the availability
of real estate in the Township, and encourage and accomplish commercial
development within the Township;
4.
Serve as a liaison between the Township Council and the business
community to address issues of mutual concern;
5.
Review proposed State and Federal regulations for their potential
impact upon the business community, and to advise the Township Council
accordingly;
6.
Inquire into the availability of State and Federal grants to encourage
economic growth in the Township; and
7.
To perform any other functions as specifically requested by the Township
Council.
[1973 Code § 2-21.2]
a.
Creation; Members. There shall be a Harbor and Waterfront Advisory
Board known as the Harbor Advisory Board of the Township of Aberdeen,
consisting of five (5) persons appointed by the Manager. Members shall
be appointed for a term of three (3) years. The members shall serve
until their successors are appointed and qualified.
b.
Powers and Duties. The Harbor Advisory Board shall have the power
to advise the Manager concerning the condition of the waterways within
the territorial limits of the Township, including all obstructions,
permanent anchorages, conditions of pollution and the condition of
all wharves, piers and docks.
[1973 Code § 2-21.4; Ord. No. 1-1981; Ord. No. 2-1992]
a.
Creation; Members. There shall be an Environmental and Shade Tree
Advisory Board known as the Environmental and Shade Tree Advisory
Board of the Township of Aberdeen. The Board shall be composed of
five (5) persons and two (2) alternates, who shall be appointed by
the Township Council for terms ending January 31 of each year, the
Chairman of which is to be elected by a majority of the members thereof
each year. The Board shall also consist of two (2) non-voting advisory
positions, which shall be open to students enrolled in Matawan-Aberdeen
Regional High School who shall be appointed by the Township Council
to terms ending January 31 of each year.
b.
Duties and Functions. The Environmental and Shade Tree Advisory Board's
duties and functions shall be as follows:
1.
Study, review and determine the existing quality of the air and waterways
in the Township.
2.
On behalf of the Township Council, receive and investigate allegations
of air or water pollution in the Township; advise the Council of any
findings and offer recommendations.
3.
Study, review and determine the desirability of a Township reclamation-recycling
program; advise the Council of its findings and recommendations; administer
such a program if the Council so determines.
4.
Provide comments to the Planning Board regarding the environmental
impact of proposed projects and developments within the Township.
5.
Study ways to improve the quality of the physical environment within
the Township; advise the council of its findings and recommendations.
6.
Perform any other studies or functions as directed by the Township
Council.
7.
The Board shall have the following additional duties and functions;
(a)
To advise and make recommendations to the Planning Board concerning
shade trees.
(b)
To advise the Township Manager concerning:
(1)
The regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees,
shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted in any public
highway or parkway, including the planting, trimming and spraying,
care and protection thereof.
(2)
The regulation and control of the use of the ground surrounding
the same so far as may be necessary for the proper growth, care and
protection.
(3)
Moving or requiring the removal of any tree or part thereof
dangerous to public safety.
The Environmental and Shade Tree Advisory Board shall annually
file a written report with the Township Council relating the functions
and activities of the Environmental and Shade Tree Advisory Board
for the previous year.
[1973 Code § 2-21.5]
There shall be a Human Relations Advisory Board known as the
Human Relations Advisory Board of the Township of Aberdeen consisting
of not more than twelve (12) members appointed by the Township Council
for terms ending January 31 of each year, the Chairman of which is
to be elected by a majority of the members thereof each year.
[1973 Code § 2-21.6]
a.
Creation; Members. There shall be a Mass Transit and Parking Advisory
Board known as the Mass Transit Advisory Board of the Township of
Aberdeen consisting of five (5) members who shall be appointed by
the Township Council for terms ending January 31 of each year, the
Chairman of which is to be elected by a majority of the members thereof
each year.
b.
Duties and Functions. The Mass Transit Advisory Board's duties and
functions shall be as follows:
1.
Study, review and determine the existing transit and parking situations
in the Township.
2.
Study ways to improve the quality of transit and parking services
and facilities and advise the Township Council of its findings and
recommendations.
3.
Process applications, permits and fees for Township parking facilities.
4.
Perform any other studies or functions as directed by the Township
Council.
The Mass Transit Advisory Board shall annually file a written
report with the Township Council relating the functions and activities
of the Mass Transit Advisory Board for the previous year.
[1973 Code § 2-21.7; Ord. No. 10-1986; Ord. No. 5-1990]
There shall be a Senior Citizen Advisory Board known as the
Senior Citizen Advisory Board of the Township of Aberdeen, consisting
of seven (7) persons appointed by the Manager, with advice and consent
of the Township Council, for a one (1) year term ending January 31
of each year. The Senior Citizen Advisory Board shall review and determine
the services affecting senior citizens within the Township of Aberdeen
and report to the Township Manager any findings and offer recommendations.
[1973 Code § 2-21.8; Ord. No. 5-1991]
There shall be a Cable Television Advisory Committee of the
Township of Aberdeen consisting of five (5) persons appointed by the
Township Manager, with advice and consent of the Township Council,
for a two (2) year term ending January 31st of every second year.
The Cable Television Advisory Committee shall investigate the past
and present cable television performance and plan for the future cable
related needs of the community reporting to the Township Manager and
the Township Council so that they may negotiate for the best contract
of services for cable television for the Township of Aberdeen.
[1973 Code § 2-21.9; Ord. No. 5-1992]
a.
Creation; Members. There shall be a Water Department Advisory Board
known as the Water Department Advisory Board of the Township of Aberdeen,
consisting of ten (10) members who shall be appointed by the Township
Manager for terms ending January 31st of each year, the Chairperson
of which shall be elected by a majority of the members thereof each
year. The members shall be residents in the service area of the Township
Water Department. A member of the Township Council who resides in
the service area shall also serve as an ex officio member of the Water
Department Advisory Board.
b.
Duties and Functions. The Water Department Advisory Board's duties
and functions shall be as follows:
1.
To study, review and determine the existing quality of service provided
by the Township's Water Department.
2.
On behalf of the Township Council, to study and analyze the long-term
viability of the operations and maintenance of the water system.
3.
To perform any other studies or functions as requested by the Township
Council.
4.
The Water Department Advisory Board shall annually file a written
report with the Township Council summarizing the activities of the
Board for the previous year.
[1973 Code § 2-25.4; Ord. No. 16-1974; Ord. No. 9-1986; Ord. No. 10-2002]
There shall be a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the
Township, consisting of fifteen (15) members appointed by the Manager.
Of the initial appointees, three (3) members shall be appointed for
a term of one year, three for a term of two (2) years, three for a
term of three (3) years, three (3) for a term of four (4) years, and
three (3) for a term of five (5) years. At the expiration of each
of the current terms, the new member or members shall be appointed
for a term of three (3) years. The members shall serve until their
respective successors shall be appointed and qualified. The Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board shall advise the Director of the Department
of Parks and Recreation concerning the parks and recreation programs
and areas in the Township.
[Added 10-17-2018 by Ord.
No. 25-2018]
a.
The Aberdeen Green Team be and is hereby established as an advisory
committee to the Aberdeen Township Council.
b.
The general purposes for the Green Team shall include but not be
limited to the following:
1.
Manage Aberdeen's participation in the Sustainable Jersey program;
2.
Encourage the Township staff to pursue sustainable practices where
possible and implement the Township Council's environmental goals;
3.
At the recommendation of the Township Council, work with existing
groups within the Township whose actions affect environmental issues
to eliminate duplication and assure that important tasks are covered;
4.
Provide suggestions for further research and action to the Township
Council;
5.
At the direction of the Township Council, provide advice and suggestions
to the Township Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment to
assure that environmental issues are considered in their deliberations
and actions;
6.
Solicit and evaluate environmental ideas and suggestions from the
community;
7.
Promote the causes of sustainability within the Township.
c.
The Aberdeen Township Council shall appoint five Township residents
to serve as the Green Team. In addition, the Township Council shall
appoint two alternate members to the Green Team who shall be designated
as Alternate 1 and Alternate 2. The Green Team shall elect from among
its members a Chair and Vice Chair. Initially, two members shall be
appointed to a three-year term ending on December 31, 2021, two members
to a two-year term ending on December 31, 2020, and one member to
a one-year term ending December 31, 2019. Alternate 1 and Alternate
2 shall each serve for a one-year term ending December 31, 2019. Thereafter,
all member terms shall be for three years and all alternate members
terms shall be for one year. Additionally, a member of the Township
Council and the Township Manager shall serve as ex officio members
of the Green Team. Ex officio members shall not vote. The Green Team
shall select Township volunteers to work on Green Team projects. The
names of the Green Team volunteers shall periodically be submitted
to the Township and the Green Team Committee reports, minutes, etc.,
shall also be submitted to the Township Council.
d.
The Green Team shall meet monthly. Additional meetings of the Green
Team may be scheduled by the Chair at his/her discretion.
