The Department of Public Works shall take charge
of and be responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance
of all streets, roads, parks and storm sewers; shall be responsible
for the cutting of brush, mowing of grass, removal of snow and cleaning
of ditches, and control the care, use and disposition of motor vehicles
owned by the Township.
[Amended 12-29-2001 by Ord. No. 2000-17]
Within the Department of Public Works there
shall be a Division of Streets, the head of which shall be the Supervisor,
Roads. Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor, Roads
the Division shall:
A. Maintain and repair all Township streets, bridges,
culverts and drains.
B. Construct and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges,
culverts and drains; treat road surfaces and resurface streets and
roads according to such standards and schedules as recommended or
approved by the Township Engineer.
C. Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe
condition, free of obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice
therefrom as required.
D. Study problems of street traffic congestion and control
and streetlighting, and recommend to the Township Engineer appropriate
plans for street improvement and use to satisfy traffic requirements.
E. Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs,
lines and markers and check for streetlight outages.
[Amended 12-29-2000 by Ord. No.
2000-17]
Within the Department of Public Works there
shall be a Road Supervising Laborer, who shall have all the powers
and perform all the duties of the Supervisor, Roads during such times
and for such specific periods as the Supervisor, Roads shall be absent,
disabled, or when delegated by the Supervisor, Roads to exercise such
powers and perform such duties.
[Added 12-29-2000 by Ord. No.
2000-17]
Within the Department of Public Works there
shall be an Assistant Road Supervising laborer, who shall have all
the powers and perform all the duties of the Road Supervising Laborer
during such times and for such specific periods as the Road Supervising
Laborer shall be absent, disabled, or when delegated by the Road Supervising
Laborer to exercise such powers and perform such duties.
[Added 7-11-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-10]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Fleet
Manager, who shall perform all of the following duties:
A. Service and repair all Town-owned vehicles and equipment.
B. Schedule outsourcing of repairs as needed.
D. Use his privately owned tools to make required repairs when applicable.
E. Assist the Public Works Supervisor in preparing and working within
the vehicle maintenance budget.
F. Work with the public works repairs in all the duties that are required,
such as, but not limited to, roads, parks, buildings, maintenance,
and snow removal, as needed.