[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 4-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-12]
RESIDENT MEMBERSHIPS RATES: (Early Registration Period
as set by Pool Commission)
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(1)
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Resident Family: (equivalent membership: one)
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$515
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(2)
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Resident Family Plus
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$665
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(3)
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Resident Individual
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$270
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(4)
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Resident Senior
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$90
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RESIDENT RATES: (Upon Expiration of Early Registration
Period)
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(1)
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Resident Family (equivalent membership: one)
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$590
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(2)
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Resident Family Plus
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$725
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(3)
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Resident Individual
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$305
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(4)
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Resident Senior
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$100
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NONRESIDENT RATES: (Early Registration Period as set by
Pool Commission - Thirty-day period)
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(1)
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Nonresident Family
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$755
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(2)
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Nonresident Family Plus
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$875
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(3)
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Nonresident Individual
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$435
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(4)
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Nonresident Senior
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$240
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NONRESIDENT RATES: (Upon Expiration of Early Registration
Period)
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(1)
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Nonresident Family
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$840
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(2)
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Nonresident Family Plus
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$955
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(3)
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Nonresident Individual
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$490
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(4)
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Nonresident Senior
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$260
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Guest Fee
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$10 per person
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Miscellaneous Fee Schedule - Membership Required:
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General Event
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$5
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Swim Lessons
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$30 per 6 lessons
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Swim Clinic
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$75
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Master Swim
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$25 per season
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Camp Rentals
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$225 per hour
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Long Course Rentals
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$215 per hour
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Pool Adult Fitness
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$25 per season
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Party Reservation
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$50 for 3 hours and $10 guest fee for each and every non-pool
member
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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, 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]
O. Additional fees.
[Added 12-21-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-18; amended 5-19-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-5]
(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.
[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.
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.
[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.