Township of Holmdel, NJ Parks and Recreational Facilities

Editor's Note: Former Subsection 13-1.16 was renumbered as Subsection 13-1.20 by Ord. No. 2021-09.

§ 13-1.17 Fossil Removal.

[Ord. No. 2006-14 § I]

In order to protect the streambeds and public areas the following restrictions shall apply:

Fossil collection may take place from dawn to dusk.

The collection of fossils is restricted to those found within the streambed. This excludes the stream banks. Fossil extraction is prohibited from the walls of the streambed above the stream water line.

The use of equipment to remove fossils is restricted to trowels with a maximum blade width of six inches and small screens with 144 square inch maximum screen area.

No person may harvest more than five fossils per day.

A group permit is required for the purpose of fossil collection by groups of 15 or more.

Fees. Permits are obtained by contacting Holmdel Recreation Department, in writing.

Penalty. Any person violating these rules shall, upon conviction, be subject to the replacement, repair, and restoration of the damaged property, and subject to one or more of the following: imprisonment in the County Jail or in any place provided by the Township for the detention of prisoners, for any term not exceeding 90 days; or by a fine not exceeding $2,000; or by a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.

§ 13-1.18 Bayonet Farm — Limited Alcoholic Beverages.

[Ord. No. 2008-26 § 1]

Alcoholic beverages may be permitted at Bayonet Farm subject to the following conditions:

The alcoholic beverages would be served at a special event or celebration for which Bayonet Farms has been specifically rented by the group or organization seeking permission to serve alcoholic beverages.

The food and alcoholic beverages would be prepared and served by a caterer regularly engaged in the catering of special events or celebrations.

The application filed pursuant to paragraph c above shall be accompanied by a security deposit in the amount of $500. Regulations relating to the refund of the security deposit shall be as established, in writing, from time to time by the Township Administrator.

The permit issued pursuant to subsection 13-1.6 must state that alcoholic beverages are permitted pursuant to this section.

At least one week prior to the event, the applicant(s) must file with the Township Clerk, a duly executed Hold Harmless Agreement. Such form of Agreement is available from the Township Clerk's Office.

Serving of alcohol shall be subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Township Administrator.

§ 13-1.19 Bayonet Farm - Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park.

[Added 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-09]

There is established an off-leash dog area located at Bayonet Farm in the Township of Holmdel (the "facility"). The facility shall be named the "Alexander Ching Memorial Dog Park," in recognition of the generous donation of the facility that was made in honor of the late Holmdel resident Alexander Ching.

The following provisions shall apply to use of the facility:

The facility may only be accessed and used by persons that own or control a dog that is actively using the facility at that time.

All users of the facility must abide by any directions issued by Township of Holmdel personnel.

Children under eight years of age are not permitted within the facility. Children between eight and 14 years of age must be closely supervised by an adult.

All users of the facility must be responsible at all times for the control, actions, behavior, and safety of their dog(s) and must be considerate of other patrons.

The following dogs are prohibited from accessing the facility:

Dogs with a history of dangerous or aggressive behavior.

Puppies under four months old.

Dogs over six months old that are not spayed or neutered.

Dogs without current vaccinations.

(e)

Dogs without proper municipal licenses.

(f)

Any unattended dogs.

Dogs must wear collars displaying proper municipal licenses at all times. Proned, pinch, choke, spike, and electric training collars are prohibited.

Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the facility.

Owners must remain within the facility and supervise their dog at all times with a leash readily available. If the owner's dog plays inappropriately, the owner must interrupt their dog. If the owner's dog continues to play inappropriately or becomes aggressive, the owner must immediately leash the dog and remove it from the facility.

Owners must properly secure access gates upon entering and leaving the facility. Once within the facility, owners must momentarily restrain their dogs when others are entering or leaving in order to prevent dogs from leaving the facility.

10.

Dog waste must immediately be cleaned up by the dog's owner.

11.

Glass bottles are prohibited from the facility.

12.

Dog food and human food are prohibited from the facility.

13.

The facility is divided into two separate fenced-in areas. Dogs weighing thirty (30) pounds or less must use the designated small dog area. Dogs weighing over thirty (30) pounds must use the designated large dog area.

14.

The facility may not be used for any private use or gain, including, but not limited to, private instructional training or activities, without the express approval of the Township.

15.

Smoking and alcohol consumption are prohibited.

16.

All incidents and injuries must be immediately reported to the Township.

The facility is not supervised. The Township does not assume any responsibility for accidents or injuries occurring due to use of the facility.

§ 13-1.20 Violations and Penalties.

[1976 Code § 55B-15; Ord. No. 88-36; amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-09]

Any person, firm or corporation found guilty in the Municipal Court of a violation of the terms of this section shall be liable to the penalty in Chapter 1, Section 1-5.

Except as otherwise provided each and every day in which a violation of any provision of this section exists, shall constitute a separate violation. In addition, each violation of this section shall be considered a separate offense upon each and every day in which a violation exists.

§ 13-2 FACILITY USAGE AND PROGRAM FEES. [1]

Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history: Ordinance No. 2005-02, Ordinance No. 2006-26, Ordinance No. 2008-23, Ordinance No. 2010-04, Ordinance No. 2011-06, Ordinance No. 2014-07, Ordinance No. 2016-05.

§ 13-2.1 Application for Use of Township Facilities.

[Ord. No. 2014-07; Ord. No. 2018-12]

The Township of Holmdel desires to establish regulations for the use of all applicable facilities owned and operated by the Township of Holmdel as set forth in this section.

For purposes of this Section 13-2, user group shall be defined to include any individual or group representing an organization or group of individuals that seek to use Township facilities for an organized activity.

All uses of Township Facilities by user groups governed by Section 13-2 shall require the issuance of a facility use permit. Applications for facility use permits must be made through a facility use request in writing and on the forms supplied by the Township. Forms may be obtained from the Township's Recreation Department or on the Township's website.

The following terms shall govern all facility use requests by user groups, and all issuances of facility use permits shall be conditioned upon the following:

Applications must be submitted to the Township's Recreation Office no less than 14 calendar days before the date of requested use.

The application shall be signed by an adult representative of the user group requesting the facility use permit who shall be considered the organization's authorized agent. The user group must have the authorized agent or at least one other adult in attendance while the facility is being used pursuant to the facility use permit.

Applicants must agree that they shall assume responsibility for the orderly and careful use of the facility for which they are seeking approval.

Applicants must agree to indemnify and hold the Township harmless from any and all claims, injuries and/or damages arising out of the permitted use of the facility and must furnish evidence of adequate liability insurance coverage of a minimum of $1,000,000 per person, incident and for property damage with such Certificate of Insurance clearly naming the Township of Holmdel as additionally insured for the period of time which the permit is being issued.

Applicants agree they will not sublet or assign any permitted facility. Only the individuals or organizations making reservations for the fields or facilities may use them for the stated time on their permit. Any unauthorized subletting or assignment will result in the immediate forfeiture of the individual or organizations permit.

The Township shall not discriminate in making any of its facilities available on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical limitation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

The issuance of a facility use permit to a user group shall not constitute or imply in any way an endorsement by the Township of the user group's aims, policies, or activities, and a user group hereby agrees to not imply such Township endorsement in any of its advertisements or announcements.

The Township Administrator, Governing Body and Recreation Director shall deny any permit application if they determine that the applicant fails to satisfy any of the applicable requirements contained in Section 13-2 or if a user group has not paid permit fees imposed by Section 13-2 in a timely fashion.

§ 13-2.2 Indoor Facilities.

[Ord. No. 2014-07 § 32.1a; Ord. No. 2018-12]

The fees for the Senior/Community Center shall be:

Resident Fee (entire building) $125/hour.

Nonresident Fee (entire building) $250/hour.

Resident Fee (per section) $50/hour.

Nonresident Fee (per section) $100/hour.

Security Deposit (refundable) $250.

Minimum rental time is one hour — Maximum rental time is five hours. Changes to the minimum and maximum rental time can be made at the discretion of the Recreation Director or the Recreation Advisory Committee.

Holmdel Township Bell Works Meeting Room.

This section shall govern the use of the Holmdel Township Bell Works Meeting Room, located adjacent to the Holmdel Township Library and Learning Center, in the Bell Works building at 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel (the "Meeting Room").

The Meeting Room facility consists of a meeting room that can accommodate up to 200 people seated, and may be subdivided into two smaller meeting rooms, each roughly one-half of the size of the larger room. The room setup consists of tables and chairs. All other audio visual equipment must be provided by the user group.

The Meeting Room may only be used for activities that are customarily associated with a public library. Accordingly, the Meeting Room shall not be used by user groups for any of the following activities:

Programs involving the sale, advertising or promotion of products or services.

Business firms and other for-profit organizations soliciting or selling products or services, regardless of purpose.

Private social functions, such as showers, birthday parties, dances, recitals, and the like.

Programs that would interfere with the Library or Bell Works building operation by causing excessive noise, a safety hazard, security risk, etc.

The following terms shall govern facility use requests by user groups for the Meeting Room:

Reservation requests will be accommodated as space is available and by priority as determined by the Holmdel Township. Reservations will be taken up to 30 days in advance. Unless otherwise authorized by the Recreation Director, Township Administrator or Township Committee, user groups will be limited to one reservation per month.

The Township reserves the right based upon the nature of the reservation request to determine whether the entire Meeting Room or only a subdivision thereof may be used by the user group.

Meeting Room reservations shall be made through the Recreation Office during the hours of 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday. Applications for Meeting Room use may be submitted by email, mail, or by fax to the Recreation Office.

A group using the Meeting Room must conclude their business and leave the room in good order no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled end time in the approved facility use request.

The following fees shall apply to use of the Meeting Room:

	Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Monday-Friday 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Saturday/Sunday
Maximum Occupancy	200 people	200 people	200 people
Holmdel Township Library programs	Free of Charge	Free of Charge	Free of Charge
Holmdel Township programs/meetings	Free of Charge	Free of Charge	Free of Charge
Holmdel Township Non-Profit Organizations (see C below)	Free of Charge	$50/hour	$75/hour
Other Non-Profits, Private Businesses and For-Profit Organizations	$50/hour	$75/hour	$100/hour
Security Deposit (refundable)	$150	$150	$150

For purposes of the above fee structure, the following definitions shall apply:

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY PROGRAMS – Shall be defined as programs sponsored and/or operated by the Monmouth County Library Commission, in its capacity as operator of the Holmdel Township Library and Learning Center.

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PROGRAMS/MEETINGS – Shall be defined as programs sponsored and/or operated by the Township of Holmdel, including but not limited to activities by the Holmdel Recreation Department.

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION – Shall be defined as a user group constituted as a legally-established entity with current non-profit status, demonstrated by proof of proper tax and/or corporate filings to the Township, which must be re-submitted on an annual basis, and additionally comprised with 65% or more of its members as Holmdel Township residents.

The rental fee and security deposit may be paid by cash, check or money order and shall accompany the application. If payment is made by check or money order, it must be made payable to the Holmdel Township with the name and phone number of the person or organization requesting the room printed on the check. Fees will be returned if the reservation cannot be confirmed, or if due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the Township and/or Bell Works needs to close unexpectedly. If the user group chooses to cancel its reservation, the Township must be given two business days' prior notice; otherwise the room rental fee will not be refunded.

(e)

When the Meeting Room is used pursuant to this Section, a Holmdel Township employee must be on site during the duration of the facility use. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Holmdel Township employee need not be present for Holmdel Township Library programs, provided an employee of the Monmouth County Library Commission assumes the appropriate responsibilities for the Meeting Room on behalf of the Township.

The following are additional provisions governing the use of the Meeting Room:

Food and drink are not permitted.

The Meeting Room must be left neat and clean after its use. User groups will be charged for damage to rooms or equipment beyond normal wear and tear at the current replacement cost.

Materials may not be affixed to the walls, ceiling or windows.

User groups are required to comply with any applicable copyright laws in their use of print, film, video, music, or other media, and are also responsible for observing the policies associated with the Public Performance Site License and admission policies of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) when showing rated films as applicable.

(e)

The meeting room is handicap accessible. User groups using the Meeting Room are responsible for providing any additional accommodations that may be required pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other applicable law, including but not limited to auxiliary aids and services to persons requiring accommodations.

(f)

The Township does not provide storage space for user groups using the Meeting Room.

(g)

The Township reserves the right to revoke reservation privileges and refuse to book Meeting Room space for user groups who do not comply with the guidelines of this policy or fail to pay any assessed fees or fines. The Township further reserves the right to pursue legal recourse for any violations of the terms governing use of the Meeting Room, including but not limited to this Ordinance.

§ 13-2.3 Outdoor Facilities.

[Ord. No. 2014-07 § 3; 3-2.1i; Ord. No. 2016-05; Ord. No. 2018-12]

The Holmdel Township Department of Parks and Recreation shall sponsor adult and youth programs at Township outdoor facilities and the fees will be recommended by the Recreation Director.

The Township Recreation Director shall establish user fees for activities at Township outdoor facilities and to update the fees on a periodic basis as may be required.

Classification and Prioritization of Approved User Groups. User groups using Township-permitted programs and outdoor recreational facilities pursuant to this section shall be classified as stated below:

Holmdel Township sponsored events.

Holmdel Board of Education sponsored events.

Resident Children's group. A Holmdel group that consists of school age children (i.e., H.Y.A.A., Holmdel Football Association, scout groups).

Principally Holmdel children's group. A group that is intended to consist of a significant number (100 or more) of Holmdel residents or an organization whose membership consists of significant percentage (70% or more) of Holmdel residents or both (i.e., Holmdel F.C.).

[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-06]

Nonresident group. A nonresident group that is not intended to consist of only Holmdel residents (less than 70% resident).

[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-06]

For-profit group (resident or nonresident). A for-profit group who intends to run a program/event for the sole purpose of earning a profit (i.e., private camps/clinics, etc.).

Scheduling of uses pursuant to this section shall be granted in the following priority order.

Holmdel Township.

Holmdel Board of Education.

Holmdel children's groups.

Holmdel adult groups.

Principally Holmdel children's groups (70% or more residents).

[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-06]

Nonresident groups.

For-profit groups.

§ 13-2.4 Annual Fees for Certain User Groups.

[Ord. No. 2014-07 § 3; 3-2.1i; Ord. No. 2016-05; Ord. No. 2018-12]

The Holmdel Township Department of Parks and Recreation shall sponsor adult and youth programs and the fees will be recommended by the Recreation Director.

The Township Recreation Director shall establish user fees for activities at Township Facilities and to update the fees on a periodic basis as may be required.

§ 13-2.5 Fee Adjustments.

[Ord. No. 2014-07 § 3-2.1j; Ord. No. 2016-05]

The Holmdel Township Department of Parks and Recreation shall sponsor adult and youth programs and the fees will be recommended by the Recreation Director.

The Township Recreation Director shall establish user fees for activities at Township Facilities and to update the fees on a periodic basis as may be required.

§ 13-2.6 Program Fees.

[Ord. No. 2005-02 § 2; Ord. No. 2005-22 § 1; Ord. No. 2011-06 § 1; Ord. No. 2014-07; Ord. No. 2016-05]

The Holmdel Township Department of Parks and Recreation shall sponsor adult and youth programs and the fees will be recommended by the Recreation Director.

The Township Recreation Director shall establish user fees for activities at Township Facilities and to update the fees on a periodic basis as may be required.

§ 13-3 SWIM CENTER. [1]

Editor's Note: Refer to Chapter 2, subsection 2-53.4 Swim Center for the establishment of the Pool Advisory Committee.

§ 13-3.1 Establishment.

[1976 Code § 69-1; Ord. No. 19-83]

There is hereby established the Holmdel Swim Center ("Center").

The Center shall be and is located on lands owned by the Township of Holmdel, situated on Holmdel-Keyport Road, adjacent to lands owned by the New Jersey Highway Authority in the Township of Holmdel, New Jersey.

The Center shall be maintained for recreational purposes pursuant to this section, as amended and supplemented from time to time by the Township Committee.

All facilities, including buildings, swim pools, tennis courts, supplies, equipment, machinery and appurtenances shall be and remain the property of the Township of Holmdel. All personal property shall be inventoried at least twice each year during the month of April and again at least once each year in September. Each inventory shall be filed with the Superintendent of Recreation and with the Pool Advisory Committee established by this section.

§ 13-3.2 Fees and Charges; Membership Applications.

[1976 Code § 69-3; Ord. No. 19-83; Ord. No. 3-84; Ord. No. 90-20; Ord. No. 91-8; Ord. No. 94-10; Ord. No. 95-5 § 1; Ord. No. 96-7; Ord. No. 97-6 § 1; Ord. No. 98-15 § 1; Ord. No. 2003-04 § 1; Ord. No. 2004-13 § 1; Ord. No. 2005-07 § 1; Ord. No. 2006-04 § 1; Ord. No. 2008-06 § 1; Ord. No. 2009-05 § 1; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2011-07; Ord. No. 2012-05; Ord. No. 2014-02; Ord. No. 2015-01; Ord. No. 2016-02; Ord. No. 2018-03]

Memberships. The classes of membership and fees for the year are as follows. All fees shall be paid in full.

[Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-06]

Resident family membership:

Prior to May 1	$650
After May 1	$700

Resident individual membership 18 years or older, proof required:

Prior to May 1	$375
After May 1	$425

Resident senior citizen membership 62 years or older, proof required:

Prior to May 1	$175
After May 1	$225

Nonresident family:

Prior to May 1	$850
After May 1	$900

Nonresident individual membership 18 years or older, proof required:

Prior to May 1	$475
After May 1	$525

Nonresident senior citizen membership 62 years or older, proof required:

Prior to May 1	$250
After May 1	$300

August/Labor Day only family (membership available ONLY after seasonal membership reaches capacity).

Resident family:	$400
Nonresident family:	$445

August/Labor Day only individual (membership available ONLY after seasonal membership reaches capacity).

Resident:	$250
Nonresident:	$295

Swim lessons.

Members:

$75 class

10.

Swim Team fee (member):

First child:	$75
Each additional child:	$50
Swim Team only individual (membership limited to Swim Team):
Resident	$300
Nonresident	$350
Volunteer work bond	$50

11.

Daily guest pass (members): $12.

Twilight Guest Pass (after 5:00 p.m. - Members): $5

12.

Replacement ID card fee: $10.

13.

Dive Team with membership: $75.

Guest books may be purchased as follows: family members may purchase three books; individual memberships may purchase two books; senior citizen memberships may purchase one book. Books may be purchased through the Recreation Office (Township Hall); nonrefundable. Guest passes are required for guests ages two and up.

Any member or guest 17 years or younger must be accompanied by a member 18 years of age or older. All guests must be accompanied by a pool member.

Senior citizen relatives, 62 years or older (proof required), fully attired and not desirous of swimming, may enter pool complex free of charge. The relative must be accompanied by pool member 13 years of age or older.

Prior to April 1 of each year, the Pool Advisory Committee shall publish and issue pool membership applications and information and shall provide for payment of fees so as to ensure sufficient moneys to properly operate the swim center for the season.

§ 13-3.3 Dedication of Revenues.

[1976 Code § 69-4; Ord. No. 19-83]

All revenues received from all sources, including membership fees, guest fees, special event fees, if any, and food stand income, shall be dedicated revenues to be used solely for the payment of bonded indebtedness, operation, care and maintenance of the Center. The bonds heretofore authorized by ordinances of the Township Committee, duly adopted, shall be regarded as having been authorized for self-liquidating purposes within the intent and purpose of N.J.S.A. 40:61-22.23 and the Local Bank Law of the State of New Jersey.

The Township Committee shall establish, charge and collect from revenues of the Center an amount or amounts sufficient to reimburse the Township for miscellaneous administrative services provided by the Township to the Center through the Clerk, Treasurer, Administrator, Attorney, Engineer, Auditor or any Township office or department.

All Center accounts shall be kept separate and distinct from any other accounts of the Township (N.J.S. 40:61-22.26).

Any annual appropriation of moneys appearing in the Township budget shall be covered by and offset by appropriate revenues to be raised from the users of the swim pool facilities of the Center.

§ 13-3.4 Rules and Regulations.

[1976 Code § 69-5; Ord. No. 19-83]

The Township Committee hereby adopts by incorporation the rules and regulations for the operation of the Center promulgated by the Pool Advisory Committee.[1]

Editor's Note: Refer to subsection 2-53.4, the establishment of the Pool Advisory Center.

§ 13-3.5 Liability.

[1976 Code § 69-6; Ord. No. 19-83; Ord. No. 2008-08 § 1]

The Holmdel Swim Center will not be responsible for valuables brought into any area of the pool property.

All persons using the Holmdel Township Pool Center's facilities do so at their own risk and sole responsibility. Neither Holmdel Township, the Township Committee, the Recreation Advisory Council, the Pool Committee, employees of the Pool Center nor other Township employees assume responsibility or shall have any personal liability for any act, accident or injury in connection with the use of the facility. Members and their guests agree with Holmdel Township for and in consideration for the use of the Pool Center's facilities and other good and valuable considerations to make no claim against Holmdel Township or any representative of the Township or the Pool Center for or on account of any loss or damage sustained.

Members agree to be responsible for actions of their children and their guests which may lead to property damage or personal injury to other members.

§ 13-3.6 Violations and Penalties.

[1976 Code § 69-7; Ord. No. 19-83]

The Judge of the Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction in actions for violation of any rules set forth in this section. The rules shall be enforced by the same proceedings and processes, and the practice for the enforcement thereof shall be the same as that provided by law for the enforcement of other ordinances of the Township (N.J.S. 40:61-22.28).

Any person who shall violate any rule of the Swim Center shall, upon conviction, be liable to the penalty established in Chapter 1, Section 1-5.

All moneys collected either as fines or penalties for violation of a rule shall become part of the funds of the municipality (N.J.S. 40:61-22.29).

§ 13-4 TENNIS CENTER.

§ 13-4.1 Establishment.

[1976 Code § 71A-1; Ord. No. 91-9]

There is hereby established the Holmdel Tennis Center, ("Center").

The Center shall be and is located on lands owned by the Township of Holmdel, situated on Holmdel Road, adjacent to the lands owned by the New Jersey Highway Authority in the Township of Holmdel, New Jersey.

The Center shall be maintained for recreational purposes pursuant to this section as amended and supplemented from time to time by the Township Committee.

All facilities including buildings, tennis courts, supplies, equipment, machinery and appurtenances shall be and remain the property of the Township. All personal property shall be inventoried prior to opening of the season and upon conclusion of the season. Each inventory shall be filed with the Superintendent of Recreation and with the Tennis Committee established by this section.

§ 13-4.2 Fees and Charges.

[1976 Code § 71A-3; Ord. No. 91-9; Ord. No. 94-11; Ord. No. 2000-2 § 1; Ord. 2008-08 § I; Ord. No. 2011-05]

Seasonal Memberships. The classes of membership and the fees for the year are as follows. All fees must be paid in full.

Resident family membership: $150.

Resident individual membership (19 years or older, proof required): $100.

Resident individual junior membership (18 years and younger): $30.

Resident senior citizen membership (62 years or older, proof required): $75.

Nonresident family: $175.

Nonresident individual membership (18 years or older, proof required): $130.

Nonresident individual junior membership 17 years and younger): $50.

Nonresident senior citizen membership (62 years or older, proof required): $85.

Husband/Wife: Resident: $130. Nonresident: $150,000.

Guest Pass Policy. Season permit holders, only: $10/pass.

§ 13-4.3 Rules and Regulations.

[1976 Code § 71A-4; Ord. No. 91-9]

The Township Committee hereby adopts by incorporation the rules and regulations for the operation of the Center promulgated by the Tennis Committee.[1]