[Amended 12-22-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-26]
There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which
shall be the Department head known as the Director of Public Works
or Supervisor of Public Works. Within the Department of Public Works,
there shall be a Division of Public Works and a Division of Water
and Sewer.
The Director of Public Works or Supervisor of Public Works,
subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager or his designee,
shall be responsible for the proper and efficient conduct of all public
works functions of the Town government and shall supervise and direct
the work of the Public Works Department. Also established will be
the Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Supervisor of Public
Works, Water and Sewer Superintendent, Water and Sewer Supervisor,
and an Assistant Supervisor, Licensed Operator for the Water and Sewer
Division. Such positions shall be filled by the Manager as necessary
for the thorough and efficient operation of the Public Works Department.
The Department shall:
A.
Be responsible for all matters relating to the construction, management,
maintenance and operation of the physical properties of the Town,
other than office supplies, furniture and equipment.
B.
Provide mechanical services required by any department, office or
agency of the Town government, except as otherwise directed by the
Manager or Council.
C.
Oversee the water system and sewer system of the Town, which are
consolidated pursuant to provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:62-106, as may
be amended. The Council shall from time to time establish such charges,
rentals, rates, fees, rules and regulations for the benefit of the
Division of Water and Sewer as may be deemed necessary and proper.
D.
Maintain and repair all streets.
E.
Construct and reconstruct streets and roads, treat road surfaces
and resurface streets and roads according to such standards and schedules
directed or approved by the Engineer.
F.
Maintain all streets in a clean and safe condition, free of obstructions
and hazards, and remove snow and ice therefrom as required.
G.
Trim, plant, care for and preserve public parks, greens, grounds
and trees in the public way.
H.
Operate, maintain and repair Town buildings and properties and provide
custodial and janitorial services therefor.
I.
Control the care, use and disposition of motor vehicles owned by
the Town, and, for this purpose, the Division shall:
(1)
Operate or supervise the operation of a garage or garages for the
storage, servicing, repair and maintenance of Town-owned motor vehicles.
(2)
Supervise any work done by contract for the storage, repair, servicing
and maintenance of Town-owned motor vehicles or equipment.
(3)
Control the maintenance of motor vehicles owned by the Town by maintaining
individual vehicle records of mileage, costs of operation and maintenance
and replacement schedules.
Within the Department of Public Works, there shall be a Division
of Water and Sewer. Under the direction and supervision of the Manager,
the Director of Public Works, Assistant Director of Public Works,
Assistant Supervisor for Public Works, Water and Sewer Superintendent,
Water and Sewer Supervisor, and the Assistant Supervisor, Licensed
Operator for the Water and Sewer Division, the Division of Water and
Sewer shall:
