[Adopted 5-27-1993 by Ord. No. 21-93(Ch.
11 of the 1981 Code); amended in its entirety 2-20-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this article is to:
A.Â
Establish an incentive program to increase enrollment in volunteer
fire companies and first aid squads, the Domestic Violence Response
Team (DVRT) and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) within
the Township of Marlboro; and
B.Â
To reward such volunteers for their tireless efforts and many hours
spent to preserve and protect the health, safety, property and welfare
of the residents of the Township of Marlboro, 24 hours per day, 365
days per year, without compensation; and
C.Â
To recognize and reward those Marlboro Township residents who served
the United States in active military duty.
As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall
have the following meanings:
A Marlboro Township resident who has served the United States
in active military duty, who is entitled to a veteran's tax deduction
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-8.11 as reflected in the records of the
Tax Assessor of the Township of Marlboro.
Any person who has been certified in writing by the chief
executive officer of a volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid
squad within the Township of Marlboro, or, in the case of DVRT and
CERT, the Chief of Police of the Township of Marlboro, to have served
at least one year of continuous volunteer service in the organization
and to possess the necessary certification(s), license(s) and/or training
required by said organization.
Any individual contributing services to a volunteer fire
company or volunteer first aid squad, DVRT or CERT within the Township
of Marlboro without remuneration or without a formal agreement or
contract for hire.
The required percentage of activity or participation to qualify
as a bona fide member of a volunteer fire department, volunteer first
aid squad, DVRT or CERT.
A.Â
The provisions of § 24-4 shall be limited solely to residents of the Township of Marlboro who are volunteers in any volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid squad within the Township and who are certified by the chief executive officer of their respective volunteer organizations as members in good standing of said organization having served a term of at least one year.
(1)Â
A single volunteer shall only be eligible for a single membership
on behalf of him or herself; and
(2)Â
A married volunteer shall be eligible for either an individual membership
on behalf of him or herself or for a family membership, which shall
include a spouse and all children under 25 years of age, provided
such children live at the volunteer's family home; and
B.Â
Such certification shall be filed annually, not later than January
15, with the Township Clerk by the chief executive officer of each
volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid squad, or in the case
of DVRT and CERT, the Chief of Police of the Township of Marlboro.
A new certification must be filed each year, and the certification
from the preceding year shall be null and void.
Every member in good standing of a volunteer fire company or
volunteer first aid squad who is performing volunteer service within
the Township of Marlboro shall be entitled to the following benefits
from the Township:
A.Â
Exemption from the payment of any Marlboro Township fees for Marlboro
Township licenses and permits for the personal and nonprofit use of
such member in good standing. This section shall not, however, be
construed to apply to fees associated with the Marlboro Township Water
Utility nor the Recreation and Swim Utility including Swim Club membership
or camp programs. Where fees include moneys payable to the state and/or
county or outside professionals in the case of an application to a
land use board, only the municipal portion of said fees may be waived.
B.Â
If a member in good standing is killed or incapacitated in the line
of duty, these privileges shall be forwarded to his immediate family
as long as they reside in the Township.
C.Â
Life members. Any volunteer who qualifies as a "life member" of his
volunteer organization shall be vested with life rights to the aforementioned
benefits.
Every veteran resident of Marlboro shall be entitled to the
following benefits from the Township:
A.Â
Exemption from the payment of any Marlboro Township fees for Marlboro
Township licenses and permits for the veteran's personal and nonprofit
use of such member in good standing, amounting to 20% of the full
price fee. This section shall not, however, be construed to apply
to fees associated with Marlboro Township Water Utility, Recreation
and Swim Utility including Swim Club membership or camp programs.
Where fees include moneys payable to the state and/or county or outside
professionals in the case of an application to a land use board, only
the municipal portion of said fees may be waived.
B.Â
In the event of death of veteran resident, such benefit shall be
transferred to the surviving spouse of the veteran.
Every DVRT and CERT member resident of Marlboro shall be entitled
to the following benefits from the Township:
A.Â
Exemption from the payment of any Marlboro Township fees for Marlboro
Township licenses and permits for the member's personal and nonprofit
use of such member in good standing, amounting to 20% of the full
price fee. This section shall not, however, be construed to apply
to fees associated with Marlboro Township Water Utility, Recreation
and Swim Utility including Swim Club membership or camp programs.
Where fees include moneys payable to the state and/or county or outside
professionals in the case of an application to a land use board, only
the municipal portion of said fees may be waived.
A.Â
Procedure for exemption. The Business Administrator of the Township
is hereby authorized to establish the procedure(s) under which the
Township shall administer the granting of benefits provided for in
this article.
B.Â
In the event a resident qualifies for an exemption or discount under
multiple sections, the resident shall receive the highest single exemption
or discount available.
Enforcement. The Business Administrator of the Township is hereby
authorized to enforce the provisions of this article.
