[Ord. No.
796]
The Borough of Ramsey Environmental Commission
is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1, et seq.
[Ord. No.
796 § 1; Ord. No. 796a § 1; Ord. No. 796B § 1; Ord. No. 7-2004 § 1]
The Commission shall consist of seven members
appointed by the Mayor, one of whom shall also be a member of the
Planning Board and all of whom shall be residents of the Borough.
The members shall serve without compensation except as hereinafter
provided. The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as
Chairperson and presiding officer of the Commission. The members shall
be appointed for terms of three years and until the appointment and
qualification of their successors.
The Mayor may appoint two alternate members.
The term of the alternate members shall be for two years, except that
the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be two years
for alternate number one and one year for alternate number two so
that the term of not one more than one alternate member shall expire
in any one year. Alternate members shall be designated at the time
of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2". An alternate
member may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not
vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member.
A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote
instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be
made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall
vote first.
The Mayor or Council may remove any member of
the Commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member
and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled
to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Commission occurring
otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired
term in the same manner as an original appointment.
[Ord. No.
796 § 3]
The Commission shall have power to conduct research
into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the municipality
and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for
similar purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute
books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it
deems necessary for its purposes. It shall keep an index of all open
areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps
and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use
of such areas, and may recommend to the Planning Board, plans and
programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and
use of such areas.
[Ord. No.
796 § 4]
The Commission may, subject to the approval
of the Borough Council, acquire property, both real and personal,
in the name of the Borough by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise
or lease for any of its purposes and shall administer the same for
such purposes subject to the terms of the conveyance or gift. Such
an acquisition may be to acquire the fee or any lesser interest, development
right, easement (including conservation easement), covenant or other
contractual right (including a conveyance on conditions or with limitations
or reversions), as may be necessary to acquire, maintain, improve,
protect, limit the future use or otherwise conserve and properly utilize
open spaces and other land and water areas in the Borough.
[Ord. No.
796 § 5]
The Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and make an annual report to the Borough Council.
[Ord. No.
796 § 6]
The Commission may appoint such Clerks and other
employees as it may require, providing the same shall be within the
limits of funds appropriated to it by the Borough Council.
[Ord. No.
796 § 7]
The Commission shall have power to study and
make recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources,
management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control,
soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources
and protection of flora and fauna.
[Ord. No.
796C § 1]
a.
The provisions of this subsection shall apply to all
zone districts in the Borough.
b.
All plans and applications to the Borough Planning
Board, the Zoning Board of Adjustment or the Building Department for
site plan approval, major subdivision approval or for approval of
any new use or change in use shall be referred to the Environmental
Commission for review and neither the Planning Board, the Zoning Board
of Adjustment nor the Building Department shall take final action
upon any application until the report and recommendation of the Environmental
Commission is received and considered. In conjunction with such review,
an application and the information required therein shall be submitted
to the Environmental Commission on the application form entitled,
"The Borough of Ramsey, Bergen County, New Jersey, Application for
Environmental Commission Review", which form is incorporated herein
by reference and made a part hereof and a copy of which is on file
in the office of the Borough Clerk and with the Secretary of the Environmental
Commission.
[1961 Code § 2.05; 1972 Code § 30.025; Ord. No. 807 § 1; Ord. No. 1249 § 1]
The regulation, planting, care and control of
shade trees and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon or in the highways,
parks and parkways of the Borough shall be under the authority of
a commission known as the "Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of
Ramsey."
[1961 Code § 2.05; 1972 Code § 30.025; Ord. No. 807 § 1;
amended 1-25-2006 by Ord. No. 1-2006]
The Commission shall consist of seven members
and two alternate members who shall be appointed by the Mayor.
[1961 Code § 2.05; 1972 Code § 30.025; Ord. No. 807 § 1; Ord. No. 1249 § 1;
amended 1-25-2006 by Ord. No. 1-2006]
a.
The terms of office of the Commissioners first appointed
shall begin upon the day of their appointment and continue for the
respective periods of one, two, three, four and five years from the
first day of January next succeeding such appointment (except that
two shall be appointed for five years and two shall be appointed for
four years) and the terms of said appointments are to be designated
in their respective appointments. All appointments of Commissioners
thereafter made, except to fill vacancies, shall be made to take effect
upon the first day of January each year, for a full term of five years.
Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission by reason
of the death, resignation or removal of any Commissioner, shall be
filled by the Mayor for the unexpired term.
b.
Alternate members shall be designated at the time
of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2" and shall
serve during the absence or disqualification of any regular member
or members. The term of each alternate member shall be five years
commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment; provided, however,
that in the event two alternate members are appointed, the initial
term of Alternate No. 2 shall be four years and the initial term of
Alternate No. 1 shall be five years. The terms of the first alternate
members appointed pursuant to this section shall commence on the day
of their appointment and shall expire on the fourth or fifth December
31 next ensuing after the date of their appointments, as the case
may be. An alternate member may participate in discussions of the
proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification
of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular
member may vote instead of an alternate member.
[1961 Code § 2.05; 1972 Code § 30.025]
The Shade Tree Commission shall organize within
30 days after appointment of its total membership and shall elect
one of its members as President and appoint a secretary, who need
not be a member of the Commission.
[Ord. No.
739 § 1]
There is hereby created and established a Municipal
Swimming Pool Commission of the Borough, the members of which shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough
Council.
[Ord. No.
734 § 2]
The Commission shall consist of five residents
of the Borough.
[Ord. No.
734 § 3; Ord. No. 734A § 3]
The term of office of all members shall be three
years. All terms shall terminate on December 31 of the appropriate
calendar year. Vacancies shall be filled only for the unexpired term.
Members of the Commission shall serve until their successors are appointed
and shall qualify. The members of the Commission shall receive no
compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for actual
expenses.
[Ord. No.
734 § 4]
The Commission is hereby authorized to manage,
operate, maintain and improve the present swimming pool facilities
in Conklin Park, and, if the need arises, to conceive, plan, establish
and construct additional swimming pool facilities on behalf of and
for the Mayor and Borough Council. All of the aforesaid authority
shall be subject to approval by the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No.
734 § 5]
All moneys collected by the employees of the
Borough in the operation of the municipal swimming pool and any of
its facilities, or turned over to the Commission, shall be turned
over daily to the Treasurer of the Borough and all bills and expenditures
in connection therewith shall be approved by the Mayor and Council.
[Added 6-13-2012 by Ord. No. 09-2012]
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, may appoint
two alternate members of the Municipal Swimming Pool Commission of
the Borough. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of
appointment by the Mayor as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2."
The term of the alternate members shall be for two years, except that
the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be for two
years for Alternate No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2 so that
the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any
one year. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall
be filled for the unexpired term only.
[Adopted 6-11-2014 by Ord. No. 12-2014]
There is hereby established within the Borough of Ramsey the
Mayor and Council's Americans With Disabilities Act Advisory Committee/Ramsey
Is For Everyone (RIFE).
The Mayor and Council's Americans With Disabilities Act Advisory
Committee shall consider, deal with and provide advice and counsel
to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ramsey as to the concerns
of disabled persons, barrier-free facilities, recreational opportunities,
employment practices and the like and general and specific compliance
with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and any
appropriate legislation dealing with the subject matter thereof.
a.
The Mayor and Council's Americans With Disabilities Act Advisory
Committee shall be constituted to meet at least quarterly, shall by
a majority vote select a Chairman to serve for a one-year period,
such selection to be made each year and shall act pursuant to bylaws
to be created by the Committee and adopted by a majority vote thereof
within 90 days from the formation of the Mayor and Council's Americans
With Disabilities Act Advisory Committee.
b.
The record of proceedings of Committee meetings shall be kept, and
such record, as well as any recommendations or advice of the Committee
to the Mayor and Council, shall be provided to the Mayor and Council
no later than 60 days after each meeting.
a.
There shall be 11 members, of which five shall be persons with disabilities,
or parents of a child with a disability, or a resident family member
who is the caregiver of a person with a disability. Six members of
the Committee shall be either residents of, or employed in, the Borough
and shall be appointed by the Mayor, with staggered terms so as to
result in the expiration of no more than three terms in any one year.
Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of an unexpired term.
b.
The specific appointments to the aforesaid Committee shall be made
by the Mayor for three-year terms, such appointments to be made within
one month after the adoption of this chapter.
c.
In making appointments, the Mayor may, but shall not be required
to, consider representation from the following categories:
[Ord. No.
578; 1972 Code § 30.030]
There is hereby created a permanent Board of
Assessors to make all assessments for benefits accruing from local
improvements in the Borough pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56-21.
[Ord. No.
578; 1972 Code § 30.030]
The Board shall consist of three members who
are residents of Ramsey, two of whom shall constitute a quorum.
[Ord. No.
578; 1972 Code § 30.030]
Such Board shall make such assessments following
the procedures for all local improvements set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:56-21,
etc., as amended and supplemented.
[Ord. No.
578; 1972 Code § 30.030]
The members shall receive such compensation
for their services, as the Borough Council may fix and determine by
resolution for each local improvement.
[1961 Code § 2.02; 1972 Code § 30.005]
A Board of Public Works is hereby created to
operate the water and sewer systems of the Borough and any other public
utility authorized by law pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:89-1
and N.J.S.A. 40A:60-8.1.
[1961 Code § 2.02; 1972 Code § 30.005]
The Board of Public Works shall consist of the
Mayor and six residents of the Borough, who shall be appointed and
serve as provided in N.J.S.A. 40:89-2.
[1961 Code § 2.02; 1972 Code § 30.005]
The Board shall have all of the powers, authority,
rights and privileges, and shall have imposed upon them the duties
vested in or imposed upon the Mayor and Council relating to the maintenance
and operation of a system of waterworks and water supply, and other
utilities, as provided in N.J.S.A. 40:89-3 and N.J.S.A. 40A:60-8.1.
[1]
Editor's Note: For statutory authority and
provisions on local boards of health, see N.J.S.A. 40:88-4 and N.J.S.A.
26:3 et seq.
[1961 Code § 2.01; 1972 Code § 30.001]
There shall be established in the Borough a
Board of Health in accordance with the New Jersey Statutes Annotated
and the amendments and the supplements thereto, applicable to local
boards of health.
[1961 Code § 2.01; 1972 Code § 30.001; Ord. No. 3-2004 § 1]
a.
The Board of Health shall consist of seven members.
Terms of the members shall be staggered so that not more than three
members' terms expire in any year. All members of the Board shall
be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council
for three-year terms except in the case of a vacancy which shall be
filled for the unexpired term only.
b.
The Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council
may appoint alternate members pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-3. Alternate
members shall be designated at the time of appointment by the authority
appointing them as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2". The term
of the alternate member shall be for two years, except that the terms
of the alternate members first appointed shall be two years for Alternate
No. 1 and one year for Alternate No. 2 so that the term of not one
more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year. The vacancy
occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by
the appointing authority for the unexpired term only.
[1961 Code § 2.01; 1972 Code § 30.001]
The Board of Health shall adopt rules and regulations
for its own government and shall elect a President from among its
own members.
[1961 Code § 2.01; 1972 Code § 30.001]
The Board of Health shall appoint a Registrar
of Vital Statistics, Secretary, Health Officer, and Sanitary Inspector,
and may also appoint such other officers, assistants or employees
as the Board of Health may deem necessary. All appointees of the Board
of Health shall be governed by the rules of the Board, and they may
be removed for cause by the Board.
[1961 Code § 2.01; 1972 Code § 30.001]
The Board of Health shall not contract any debts
of any kind beyond the amount of the appropriation made for its use
by the Council.
[1961 Code § 2.04; 1972 Code § 30.020; Ord. No. 36-2003 § 2]
Pursuant to and in accordance with provisions
of N.J.S.A. 40:12-1, et seq., there is hereby created a Board of Recreation
Commissioners, the members of which shall be appointed in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 and 40:12-1.1.
[1961 Code § 2.04; 1972 Code § 30.020; Ord. No. 714 § 1; Ord. No. 36-2003 § 2]
The Board shall consist of seven members who
shall be designated Commissioners. The Board shall also have two alternate
members who shall be designated at appointment as "Alternate Commissioner
No. 1" and "Alternate Commissioner No. 2."
[1961 Code § 2.04; 1972 Code § 30.020; Ord. No. 714 § 1; Ord. No. 36-2003 § 2]
The Commissioners shall hold office for terms
of five years, and vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term
only. The Commissioners shall serve until their successors are appointed
and shall qualify. The Commissioners shall receive no compensation
for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses.
Alternate members shall also hold the position for a period of five
years. If two alternates are appointed, their terms shall be staggered
by the appointment of one of the alternates for an initial term that
is a year less than a regular term.
[1961 Code § 2.04; 1972 Code § 30.020]
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall
receive such annual appropriation as shall be provided for by the
Council in its budget for the purpose of administration, maintenance
and construction necessary to the system.
[1961 Code § 2.04; 1972 Code § 30.020; Ord. No. 36-2003 § 2]
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall
have such powers as shall be authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:12-1 et seq.
Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member of the Board of Recreation Commissioners. A vote shall not
be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate
member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate
member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote.
[Ord. No.
1259 § 1; amended 9-12-2007 by Ord. No. 25-2007]
a.
The Borough of Ramsey Fine Arts Council shall consist
of seven members. Terms of the members shall be staggered so that
not more than three member's terms expire in any year. All members
of the Ramsey Fine Arts Council shall be appointed by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Council for three-year terms, which
shall expire on December 31, or until such time as their succession
shall be appointed. All members of the Fine Arts Council shall be
residents of the Borough of Ramsey and shall serve without compensation.
Vacancies upon the Fine Arts Council shall be filled in the same manner
as the original appointment, and any such appointment shall be for
the remainder of the unexpired term only.
b.
The Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council
may appoint two alternate members of the Fine Arts Council. Alternate
members shall be designated at the time of appointment by the Mayor
as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The term of the alternate
members shall be for two years, except that the terms of the alternate
member first appointed shall be two years for Alternate No. 1 and
one year for Alternate No. 2 so that the term of not more than one
alternate member shall expire in any one year. A vacancy occurring
other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
[Ord. No.
1259 § 2]
The Fine Arts Council shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the Mayor and Council. The members of the Fine Arts Council
shall elect from among its members a Chairman and a Vice Chairman
and other officers which it deems appropriate. The Fine Arts Council
shall utilize parliamentary procedures and establish bylaws for the
orderly conduct of its meetings. The bylaws and any amendments thereto
shall be subject to the review and approval of the Borough of Ramsey
governing body. Four members of the Fine Arts Council shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. The Fine Arts Council shall
keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon
each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact.
Meetings of the Fine Arts Council shall be scheduled by it and shall
be held on a regular basis and at least quarterly. All meetings of
the Fine Arts Council shall be held in compliance with the New Jersey
Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.).
[Ord. No.
1259 § 3]
The governing body of the Borough of Ramsey
may choose one of its members to be liaison to the Fine Arts Council.
[Ord. No.
1259 § 4]
The Fine Arts Council shall have the following
powers and duties:
a.
To promote, coordinate and present quality visual
and performing arts events for residents of all ages in conjunction
with the Borough of Ramsey governing body;
b.
To serve in an advisory capacity to the Borough of
Ramsey governing body for the purpose of making recommendations regarding
proposed projects;
c.
To engage in and encourage cultural and artistic exhibitions,
events and related activities;
d.
To appoint subcommittees in special areas of dance,
art, theater, and cultural heritage, etc. from the general citizenry
of the Borough of Ramsey;
e.
To make recommendations regarding any work of art
to be acquired by the Borough whether by purchase, gift or otherwise,
and to indicate and supervise its proposed location;
f.
To recommend the removal, relocation, or alteration
of any existing work of art in the possession of the Borough;
g.
To examine all works of art located in the Borough
and to make recommendations to the Borough governing body regarding
Borough owned works of art;
h.
When authorized by the Borough governing body, to
advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans,
and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its purpose;
i.
When authorized by the Borough governing body, to
apply for any grants appropriate for its purposes.
[Ord. No.
1259 § 5]
The Borough may appropriate such funds as it
deems necessary for the administration, functioning and activities
of the Fine Arts Council.
[Ord. No.
1259 § 6]
The Fine Arts Council shall keep records of
its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the
Borough of Ramsey governing body.
