[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980]
The intent, purpose and scope of this Part to regulate activities
within the municipal and public purpose building of the Borough of
Thornburg known as the "Thornburg Community Center" (hereinafter called
"center") consistent with the enjoyment of such facilities and to
prevent nuisances to the residents of the Borough in the use of such
center or in the enjoyment of private property adjacent to or in the
vicinity of such areas.
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980]
No person, except those authorized by the Borough and conducting
Borough business, shall injure, deface, disturb, befoul or in any
manner destroy or cause to be destroyed any part of the center.
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980; as amended by Ord. 357, 12/13/1996, § 105-3]
1.
Permitted Uses. The center shall be used exclusively for public uses,
including use as a senior citizen center, the Thornburg library, the
activities of the Thornburg Community Club, the Village Players and
the Thornburg nursery and kindergarten and as a polling place. Group
activities shall be limited to groups, a majority of which are residents
of Thornburg, pursuant to the procedures contained in this Part.
2.
Group Activity. The Borough Council shall have the authority to require
a permit for the use of designated facilities by any Thornburg group,
association or organization which desires to use the center for a
particular purpose. The Borough Council may adopt an application form
to be used by the applicant which may require an indemnity bond or
other security to protect the Borough from any liability of any kind
or character and to protect Borough property from damage. The Borough
Council or its designated representative shall grant the permit if
it appears that the group, association or organization meets all of
the conditions contained in the application.
3.
Fees. The Borough Council shall have the authority to issue a fee
schedule for permits, set the amount of deposits and prescribe conditions
under which deposits are collected or forfeited. Such revenue shall
be used for center purposes within the general fund.
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980]
The Borough Council or its designated representative is hereby
authorized:
A.
To designate the areas and the time during which the various recreational
activities and uses of the center shall be conducted.
B.
To prescribe regulations for the use of the center, which regulations
shall be publicly displayed.
C.
To prescribe regulations for the granting of permits or reservations
for the use of the center.
D.
To establish and set from time to time such schedule of permit and
activity fees as it may reasonably determine to be necessary to defray
the costs of issuing permits, use and monitoring the particular activity
involved, subject to review and approval by the Borough Council.
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980; as amended by Ord. 357, 12/13/1996, § 105-5]
1.
Gambling. Gambling is prohibited on the premises or in the center.
2.
Merchandising, Advertising and Signs. No person shall, in the center:
A.
Offer for sale any article or thing, nor place any stand, cart or
vehicle for the display of any such article or thing except under
the authority of the Borough Council or its designated representative
by application and permit.
B.
Announce, advertise or call the public attention in any way to any
article or service for sale or hire.
3.
Personal Conduct. It shall be unlawful for any person in the center
to:
A.
Disturb the peace or use profane or obscene language.
B.
Endanger the safety of any person by any conduct or act.
C.
Commit any assault or battery or engage in fighting.
D.
Carry, possess or drink any alcoholic beverage, including beer.
E.
Violate any rule for the use of the center made or approved by the
Borough Council.
F.
Prevent any person from using the center or interfere with such use
in compliance with this Part and the rules applicable to such use.
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980; as amended by Ord. 387, 12/14/2009]
The Borough Council and agents designated by it shall administer
the provisions of this Part, including the establishment and collection
of fees, preparation of application forms, issuance and revocation
of permits, promulgation of rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Part and all other decisions relative thereto.
The Borough Police and/or the Mayor shall have the authority to cause
acts in violation of this Part to be terminated or to expel the perpetrators
of such acts from the area or to call the Borough Police to arrest
and detain such violators or to file a complaint for such violation
with a magisterial district judge.
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980]
[Ord. 299, 7/14/1980; as amended by Ord. 387, 12/14/2009]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment
of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30
days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense. Where such violator has removed, destroyed, damaged
or defaced or befouled the center or the contents thereof, the cost
of maintenance, repair or replacement shall be charged to such person
or group in addition to any fine or penalty. Further use of such recreation
and park facilities may be denied to violators of this Part, in addition
to the imposition of fine and costs.
