[Amended 10-15-2012 by Ord. No. 23-12, effective 11-4-2012]
There shall be a Department of Public Works and Utilities, the
head of which shall be the Director of Public Works and Utilities.
The Department of Public Works and Utilities shall be organized into
three divisions: the Division of Roads, the Division of Water and
Sewers and the Division of Recycling.
A.
In the Department of Public Works and Utilities, the Director shall
serve under the Borough Administrator and shall plan, administer and
control the construction, improvement and maintenance of all road,
water and sewer facilities, with the assistance of the Borough Engineer,
and be responsible for the daily supervision of the work activities
of all divisions within the Department.
B.
The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall:
(1)
Supervise the daily construction, operation and maintenance of the
following public works improvements, facilities and service relating
thereto:
(2)
Provide mechanical services required by any department, office or
agency of the Borough as directed by the Mayor or Borough Administrator.
(3)
Coordinate and schedule all construction and improvements as planned
by the Borough Engineer.
(4)
Review and amend, as necessary, work plans submitted by division
heads.
(5)
Supervise and inspect divisional operations.
(6)
Be responsible for the operational condition and maintain specifications
of all equipment of the Department and shall be privileged to delegate
this authority to the heads of the various divisions herein enumerated.
(7)
Direct the installation and administration of departmental record
and financial, budgetary, payroll and inventory operations.
The head of the Division of Roads shall be the Road Supervisor.
He or she shall be compensated such sum as shall be fixed by ordinance.
The Division of Roads, under the Road Supervisor, shall:
A.
Provide for maintenance and repair of all public roads within the
Borough.
B.
Provide for maintenance, alteration and repair of sidewalks controlled
by the Borough, curbs, gutters, and encroachments by objects and structures
above and below such streets and sidewalks in accordance with the
ordinances of the Borough.
C.
Provide for and regulate snow removal and sanding or salting operations.
D.
Recommend to the Police Department the posting of emergency no parking
signs.
E.
Maintain storm drain systems.
F.
Construct and improve playgrounds and parks as directed by the Mayor
and Council.
G.
Maintain all public streets in clean and safe condition and free
of obstructions and hazards.
H.
Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs, lines and markers.
I.
Undertake new road construction projects and road resurfacing projects
which are to be performed by the Department.
The head of the Division of Water and Sewers shall be the Water/Sewer
Supervisor. The Water/Sewer Supervisor shall be compensated by such
sum as shall be fixed by ordinance. The Division shall manage, administer,
operate, maintain and make minor extensions of the water storage facilities,
aqueducts, distribution mains, hydrants, valves and other structures,
facilities and appurtenances of the water works operated by the Borough
for supplying its customers within and, if necessary, without the
limits of the Borough. This Division shall also maintain sanitary
sewer mains, metering stations, pumping stations and all appurtenances
forming a part of the sewer system of the Borough.
The head of the Division of Recycling shall be the Recycling
Coordinator. The Recycling Coordinator shall be compensated by such
sum as shall be fixed by ordinance. The Recycling Coordinator shall:
A.
Manage and promote the recycling program.
C.
Be responsible for the collection of recyclable materials and maintaining
recycling containers.
D.
Lead in promoting the program to residents and working within existing
programs to encourage participation and educate residents.
E.
Coordinate the distribution of recycling information and containers.
F.
Maintain recycling containers in common areas.
