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Borough of Metuchen, NJ
Middlesex County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen as indicated in individual article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-17-1969 by Ord. No. 69-5]
[Amended 4-5-1982 by Ord. No. 82-6]
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
ADULT
Anyone 18 years of age or older, unless otherwise specified in this article.
AGE
The individual's age on May 1 of each season.
AREA
The total area as stated in the definitions of pool apron area, pool area and pool patio, plus the entire parking area as provided in the plans and specifications of the swimming pool.
CHILD
Anyone under the age of 18 years, unless otherwise specified in this article.
METUCHEN POOL COMMISSION
The Metuchen Pool Commission for the Borough public swimming pool established by Article 2 of Chapter 10, Commissions and Committees.
POOL APRON AREA
The fifteen-foot-wide area of concrete immediately surrounding the pool.
POOL AREA
The entire fenced area surrounding the pool.
POOL PATIO
The remainder of concrete area surrounding the pool.
SEASON
The period of pool operation during a calendar year.
UNIFORMED VOLUNTEER
A member in good standing of the Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department; the Metuchen Auxiliary Police Force or the Metuchen EMS.
[Added 4-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-6]
There are hereby created and established rules and regulations for the use and operation of the Borough swimming pool facilities, known as the swimming pool utility of the Borough. Use of the swimming facilities shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Borough Council by ordinance or resolution, which shall be posted at all times upon the bulletin board of the swimming facilities, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the Borough Clerk for public inspection.
[Last amended 2-18-1992 by Ord. No. 92-2]
A. 
Membership is limited to residents of the Borough and nonresidents of the Borough, under the provisions hereinafter set forth in this section.
B. 
Memberships shall be limited to 1,300 families or the equivalent thereof. For the purpose of this section, an individual membership or a senior citizen membership shall count as 1/2 membership.
C. 
In accordance with the authority delegated to the municipality by N.J.S.A. 40:61-22.26, the governing body hereby establishes the ranges for the fees, charges, rents and other assessments which can be made in the name of the governing body and under its delegated authority upon the patrons to the municipal swimming pool, as set forth in Subsection E below.
D. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission shall adopt by resolution a budget on an annual basis, no later than January 15. In establishing its budget, the Metuchen Pool Commission shall attempt to ensure, to the extent practicable, that the pool is operated on a self-sustaining basis without requiring any general revenues to finance its operation. The rates stated within the budget shall be set by resolution of the Borough Council as consistent with §§ 10-11 and 10-12 of this Code, inclusive.
E. 
Maximum fee for annual membership fees shall be as follows:
[Last amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-11]
RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS RATES: (Early Registration Period as set by Pool Commission)
(1)
Resident Family: (equivalent membership: one)
$480
(2)
Resident Family Plus
$620
(3)
Resident Individual
$255
(4)
Resident Senior
$85
RESIDENT RATES: (Upon Expiration of Early Registration Period)
(1)
Resident Family (equivalent membership: one)
$550
(2)
Resident Family Plus
$675
(3)
Resident Individual
$285
(4)
Resident Senior
$95
NONRESIDENT RATES: (Early Registration Period as set by Pool Commission)
(1)
Nonresident Family
$705
(2)
Nonresident Family Plus
$815
(3)
Nonresident Individual
$405
(4)
Nonresident Senior
$225
NONRESIDENT RATES: (Upon Expiration of Early Registration Period)
(1)
Nonresident Family
$785
(2)
Nonresident Family Plus
$890
(3)
Nonresident Individual
$455
(4)
Nonresident Senior
$240
Guest Fee
$10 per person
Miscellaneous Fee Schedule - Membership Required:
General Event
$5
Swim Lessons
$30 per 6 lessons
Swim Clinic
$75
Masters Swim
$25 per season
Camp Rentals
$175 per hour
Long Course Rentals
$165 per hour
Pool Adult Fitness
$25 per season
Party Reservation
$50 for 3 hours and $10 guest fee for each and every non-pool member
F. 
Renewal of nonresident memberships will be received after March 15, except as provided under Subsection J.
G. 
Application for a new nonresident membership will be received after April 15.
H. 
Application for resident membership will be received at anytime.
I. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission may designate a reduced fee for those residents making application, including full payment, prior to March 15 of each year.
J. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission may adopt, by resolution, an early renewal policy for all classes of membership under which a member may apply and pay the appropriate fee on or before to October 31 of the prior year. Fees for the early renewal program shall not be less than the fees for the current year.
K. 
The last date for which membership applications shall be accepted from year to year shall be determined by the Metuchen Pool Commission and duly publicized each year.
L. 
The balance due on all memberships must be paid on or prior to the date of the opening of the pool season.
M. 
No fee shall be returnable for any reason after the first day of each season, except by special approval of the Metuchen Pool Commission. The Metuchen Pool Commission may adopt a membership refund policy, which includes the charging of a fee for administrative processing of the membership application and approved refunds.
N. 
Each uniformed volunteer, as defined herein,[1] shall be entitled to a resident family membership, at no fee or charge for such membership.
[Added 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-6]
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 169-1, Definitions.
O. 
Additional fees.
[Added 12-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18; amended 5-19-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-5]
(1) 
Bathing caps: $5.
(2) 
Goggles: $5.
(3) 
Swim lessons: $30 (per session/per child). Two sessions are offered per summer. Each session consists of six lessons, two per week for the three weeks.
(4) 
Adult fitness swimming: $25.
(5) 
Hourly charges for pool rental: $75/hour for outside organizations, such as camp groups, day care, church groups et. al. that rent the pool for recreational purposes; $65/hour for all others.
(6) 
Family Fun Day: $12.95 per adult; $6.95 per child.
(7) 
Party area reservation: $50 for three hours and appropriate guest fee for all non-pool members.
A. 
The hours of operation shall be as follows:
(1) 
Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays and holidays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sundays, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. (daylight saving time).
(2) 
Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, recreation program.
B. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission shall have the option to set periods of pool operations and to adjust pool hours as required by circumstances or special activities.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original § 23-13, as amended, dealing with membership fees, which immediately followed this section, was deleted 2-18-1992 by Ord. No. 92-2.
[Amended 3-3-1980 by Ord. No. 80-9]
A. 
All members will be issued identification cards which must be shown for admission to the area.
B. 
Identification cards are not transferable.
C. 
Illegal transfer of cards will result in revocation or suspension of membership.
D. 
Lost identification cards must be reported to the pool manager immediately and can be replaced by payment of the fee specified in § 169-3 therefor.
[Amended 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
[Amended 3-31-1970 by Ord. No. 70-10; 3-3-1980 by Ord. No. 80-9; 5-2-1983 by Ord. No. 83-9; 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
A. 
A fee of $5 shall be charged for each adult guest admission on weekdays, and a fee of $8 shall be charged for each adult guest admission on weekends and holidays. A fee of $2.50 shall be charged after 5:00 p.m. Children under age 10: $3, weekdays; $4 weekends and seniors: $1, weekdays; $2, weekends and holidays.
[Amended 11-1-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-18]
B. 
Members of the pool may obtain a weeklong guest pass for out-of-town guests (beyond a fifty-mile radius) for a fee of $24 per person. No refunds shall be granted under this policy.
C. 
Guests must be accompanied by a member during the entire stay at the pool.
A. 
Rules and regulations shall be determined by the Metuchen Pool Commission for the operation of the pool. Interpretation and enforcement of rules and regulations shall be the responsibility of the pool manager.
B. 
Rules and regulations shall be published and posted and strictly enforced.
C. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission may change or amend rules and regulations as circumstances require.
D. 
The pool manager or the assistant manager may close or limit the swimming facilities whenever in their judgment such action is deemed necessary or desirable for the protection of health or safety of such persons entitled to use such facilities.
E. 
The pool manager and the assistant manager and all lifeguards, when on duty at the swimming facilities, shall have authority to prohibit any act or action contrary to public safety and any act or actions in violation of rules and regulations herein before provided.
[Amended 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
F. 
The pool manager and assistant manager and members of the Police Department of the Borough shall have the power of expulsion or suspension of the privileges otherwise granted to the holder of the membership card.
G. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission shall be the final arbitrator on any disputes arising from enforcement or interpretation of these rules and regulations.
H. 
Any person or persons who shall violate any duly posted rule or regulation of the Metuchen Pool Commission shall be subject to immediate ejection from the pool area. The Metuchen Pool Commission reserves the right to revoke any membership for dangerous acts, improper conduct or repeated violations of the rules and regulations. Any person or persons who shall destroy or damage pool property through gross carelessness or willful misconduct may be held financially liable for such destruction or damage as may be determined by a court of law.
The provisions of this article shall not relieve any person of the duty to observe other provisions as set forth in any state statute or ordinance of the Borough as hereinafter provided.
A. 
The Metuchen Pool Commission is empowered to set safety and health standards in accordance with acceptable practices as set forth by the Borough Board of Health as to water quality.
B. 
Water testing shall be on a basis of not less than once per week by a competent testing laboratory and by the pool manager on a daily, hourly basis during periods of pool operations.
[Added 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
Penalties for violation of the provisions of this article shall be as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article 1.