[Amended 8-3-1993 by Ord. No. 93-13]
The Department of Public Works shall be under
the general jurisdiction in charge of the member of the Township Committee
designated as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works.
The Department of Public Works shall take charge
of and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all public
buildings, grounds, streets, roads, parks, storm sewers and other
public facilities; the cutting of brush, mowing of grass and removal
of snow; the cleaning of ditches, operation of the Recycling Center
and recycling program, the performance of such other duties as may
be directed by the Township Committee and the care of all other public
works in the Township.
Within the Department of Public Works, there
shall be a Division of Streets, the head of which shall be the Road
Supervisor. Under the direction and supervision of the Road Supervisor,
the Division shall:
A.
Maintain and repair all Township streets, culverts
and drains.
B.
Treat road surfaces and resurface streets and roads
according to such standards and schedules as directed or approved
by the Township Engineer.
C.
Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe
condition, free of obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice
therefrom as required.
D.
Provide, operate, maintain or supervise facilities
for the collection and disposal of refuse and garbage at such times
and in such manner as may be authorized by Township ordinance.
E.
Study problems of street traffic congestion and control
and streetlighting and recommend to the Street Commissioner appropriate
plans for street improvement and use to satisfy traffic requirements.
F.
Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs,
lines and markers and check for streetlight outages.
Within the Department of Public Works, there
shall be a Division of Public Property. The Division shall:
A.
Operate, maintain and repair Township-owned buildings
and property and provide custodial and janitorial services.
B.
Trim, plant, care for and preserve public parks, greens,
grounds and trees in the public way.
C.
Maintain and repair playing fields and playgrounds
and recreational areas and facilities.
D.
Control the care, use and disposition of motor vehicles
owned by the Township.
