[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Kinnelon 3-16-2017 by Ord. No. 1-17.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Municipal Open Space, Recreation, and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund — See Ch. 50.
Rehabilitation of abandoned property — See Ch. 142.
Subdivision of land and site plans — See Ch. 176.
Zoning — See Ch. 207.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 41, Historical Commission, adopted 2-19-1978 by Ord. No. 1-76 as Ch. 18 of the 1972 Code, as amended.
An Historical Preservation Advisory Committee is hereby established in and for the Borough of Kinnelon.
[Amended 9-20-2018 by Ord. No. 14-18]
A. 
The Historical Preservation Advisory Committee shall consist of seven members whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, from among the residents of the Borough. Up to two alternative members may be appointed at the discretion of the Mayor, whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council. The terms of the members first appointed shall be as follows:
(1) 
Three members shall be appointed for one-year terms;
(2) 
Two members shall be appointed for two-year terms; and
(3) 
Two members shall be appointed for three-year terms.
(4) 
Alternative member No. 1 shall be appointed for a one-year term and alternative member No. 2 shall be appointed for a two-year term.
B. 
Thereafter, the term for each member and alternate member shall be for a period of three years. Any vacancy occurring during the term of any of the members or alternative members shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original term.
C. 
A member of the Borough Council shall be designated annually by the Mayor to serve as a nonvoting liaison between the Council and the Historical Preservation Advisory Committee.
D. 
Alternative members shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate 1" and "Alternative 2." The alternate members may participate in Committee meetings but shall not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternative member is to vote, "Alternate 1" shall be selected first. Alternate members shall not serve as officers of the Committee.
E. 
During January of each year, the Historical Preservation Advisory Committee ("Committee") members shall annually elect officers from among them to include a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Corresponding Secretary.
F. 
The Committee shall submit annual written reports to the Borough Clerk which shall include expenditures, programming, recommendations and actions taken by the Committee, as well as any matters to be included by the Committee.
The Historical Preservation Advisory Committee is intended to serve in an advisory capacity and shall, upon request of the Borough Council, provide information, advice and recommendations relating to the promotion of historic preservation in the Borough of Kinnelon and the impact of development on historical sites.
[Amended 9-20-2018 by Ord. No. 14-18]
The Historical Preservation Advisory Committee shall have the duties and responsibilities as follows:
A. 
Research and record all pertinent data relating to the history of the Borough of Kinnelon.
B. 
Document all historic buildings within the Borough of Kinnelon.
C. 
Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council for the preservation or acquisition of historical sites or places.
D. 
From time to time, to advise the residents of the Borough of Kinnelon as to points of interest of its historical heritage.
E. 
Conduct lectures, programs and seminars relating to the history of the Borough of Kinnelon, including sites of historical interest.
F. 
The Committee is authorized for the administration, operation, maintenance and guidance of the L'Ecole Kinnelon Museum ("Museum") and such other Borough properties as may be directed by the Mayor and Council.
G. 
The Committee shall prepare an annual budget which shall be submitted by December 31 of each year to the Borough Clerk. The budget shall include the maintenance and operation of the museum and any other Borough properties as may be directed by the Mayor and Council.
H. 
The Committee is charged with the protection and maintenance of the museum collection and property, no part of which may be disposed of or impaired in any manner without the express authorization of the Mayor and Council. The Committee shall administer the use of the Museum by the community according to the "Use Policy" that has been approved by the Mayor and Council.
The members of said Historical Preservation Advisory Committee shall receive no salary or other compensation for their services.
[Added 9-20-2018 by Ord. No. 14-18]
A. 
Pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 59 (N.J.S.A. 40: 10A-4), there is hereby established the position of Local Historian in the Borough of Kinnelon, whose term shall be for one year, and who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
B. 
The Local Historian shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
(1) 
To carry out an historical program, including but not restricted to collecting, preserving and making available materials relating to the history of the Borough of Kinnelon. The Historian shall store such materials in such manner as to ensure their preservation and shall notify the governing body of any materials which should be acquired for preservation. Upon leaving the position, the Local Historian shall turn over all materials and records and reports into the possession of the successor, if then appointed, or to the governing body until a successor shall be appointed.
(2) 
To make an annual report to the governing body, stating all the work performed and accomplished during that year. The Local Historian shall transmit a copy of such report to the New Jersey Historical Commission.
(3) 
May research, write and cause to have published a municipal history and may recommend appropriate historical materials for publication.
(4) 
May assist a landmark commission, as well as advise the governing body, concerning the acquisition, administration and use and disposition of any landmark or historic site, including such places within the Borough which are included on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places.
(5) 
Shall assist in projects of commemoration, including the erection of monuments, historic markers and guide signs.
(6) 
The Local Historian shall serve without compensation.
C. 
The Local Historian shall serve without compensation.
[Added 9-20-2018 by Ord. No. 14-18]
"L'Ecole," located at 25 Kiel Avenue, in the Borough of Kinnelon, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, property bequeathed to the Borough of Kinnelon by the late Dr. Helen L. Miller, shall also be known as "L'Ecole Kinnelon Museum."