Editor's Note: See also Chapter XXX for the establishment of
the Historic Preservation Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustment
and the Planning Board.
[1973 Code § 2-21.1; Ord. No. 6-2008 § 1]
There shall be a Board of Health in the Borough which shall
consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternate members. The members
of the Board of Health shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council. Members shall be appointed for a term
of four (4) years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in
the same manner as original appointments and all such appointments
shall be for the unexpired term only.
[1973 Code § 2-21.2]
The Board of Health shall have the power and authority to adopt
ordinances relating to the protection of the health of Borough residents,
shall employ necessary personnel and fix their salaries with consent
of the Council, and shall have under its jurisdiction the Bureau of
Vital Statistics of the Borough, the Health Officer and such other
employees as are necessary to carry out its duties. The Board of Health
shall have all of the jurisdiction conferred upon Boards of Health
by N.J.S.A. 26:3-1.
[1973 Code § 2-18]
There shall be a Zoning Board of Adjustment as provided for
in Chapter XXX, Land Development.
[1973 Code § 2-19]
There shall be a Planning Board as provided for in Chapter XXX,
Land Development.
[1973 Code § 2-30.1; Ord. No. 1-2015]
An agency to be known as the Roseland Affordable Housing Board
is hereby established consisting of nine (9) citizens of the Borough,
seven (7) to serve as regular members and two (2) to serve as alternate
members, to be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the Council,
to serve without compensation. The terms of the members shall be three
(3) years.
a.
Alternate Members. The Mayor shall designate alternate members as
"Alternate #1" and "Alternate #2". Alternate members may participate
in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence
or disqualification of a regular member. If a choice must be made
as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate #1 shall vote.
A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote
instead of an alternate member.
[1973 Code § 2-30.2]
The Mayor, with the confirmation of the Council, shall designate
a member of the Board to serve as Chairperson for a term of one (1)
year. The Board shall elect a Vice-chairperson from among its members,
to serve for a term of one (1) year. The Board may also appoint a
Secretary, who may or may not be a member of the Board, and such other
officers as it may determine.
[1973 Code § 2-30.3]
Subject to the approval of the Borough Council, the Board may
employ or contract for and fix the compensation of such experts and
staff as it deems necessary. Obligations for the foregoing shall not
exceed the amounts agreed upon and appropriated for the Board's use
by the Borough Council.
[1973 Code § 2-30.4]
The Board shall be authorized to adopt bylaws and other rules
and procedures, subject to approval of the Borough Council by resolution
or ordinance.
[1973 Code § 2-30.5; amended 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 11-2019]
The Affordable Housing Board is hereby granted and shall have
and exercise the following powers:
a.
Review, with the assistance of the Municipal Housing Liaison, regulations
pertaining to the sale and rental of affordable housing units.
b.
With the assistance of the Municipal Housing Liaison, prepare amendments
and additions to regulations as it deems necessary or appropriate
to implement the purpose of this section. Such amendments and additions
shall not become effective until approved by the Borough Council.
c.
Hold hearings, upon notice, and adjudicate complaints of developers,
applicants, owners and renters if the developer, applicant, owner
or renter is not satisfied with the rulings of the Administrative
Agent. In matters involving a hearing, the Municipal Housing Board
shall provide 10 days' written notice to all parties involved and
shall give all interested parties an opportunity to be heard.
d.
With the assistance of the Municipal Housing Liaison, review requests
from federal, state, county or local agencies regarding funding or
applications for funding.
e.
With the assistance of the Municipal Housing Liaison, make recommendations
to the Borough Council regarding how Borough funds, or funds collected
from developer contributions for affordable housing, should be spent
and propose priorities for such expenditures.
[1973 Code § 2-30.7; New]
[1973 Code § 2-28.1; Ord. No. 17-2010; Ord. No. 1-2012; Ord. No. 03-2016 § 2]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq., there shall be an Environmental
Commission in the Borough, consisting of seven (7) members, and two
(2) alternate members, established for the protection, development
or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within
the territorial limits of the Borough.
[1973 Code § 2-28.2; Ord. No. 17-2010; Ord. No. 1-2012; Ord. No. 03-2016 § 2]
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, one (1) of
whom shall also be a member of the Planning Board, and two (2) alternate
members, appointed by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of
the Borough. The members and alternates shall serve without compensation,
except as hereinafter provided. The Mayor shall designate one (1)
of the members to serve as Chairman and Presiding Officer of the Commission.
[1973 Code § 2-28.3]
The term of office for a commissioner shall be for three (3)
years, so that the terms of approximately one-third (1/3) of the members
will expire at the end of each calendar year or until the appointment
and qualification of their successors. The Mayor or Borough Council
may remove any member of the Commission for cause, after serving written
charges upon the member, and after a hearing thereon, at which the
member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.
[1973 Code § 2-28.4]
A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration
of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner
as an original appointment.
[1973 Code § 2-28.5]
The Environmental Commission shall:
a.
Conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas
of the Borough.
b.
Coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar
purposes.
c.
Advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans
and pamphlets which, in its judgment, it deems necessary for its purposes,
within the limits of funds appropriated to the Commission.
d.
Keep an index of all open area, publicly and privately owned, including
open marshlands, swamps, and other wetlands, and obtain information
on the proper use of such areas.
e.
Study and make recommendations and propose ordinances concerning
open space preservation, water resources management, air pollution
control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape
protection, environmental appearance, marine resources and protection
of flora and fauna. Review environmental impact reports and stream
encroachment applications.
f.
Recommend to the Planning Board from time to time plans and programs
for inclusion in the Master Plan of the Borough for development and
use of such areas.
[1973 Code § 2-28.6]
Subject to the prior approval of the Borough Council, the Environmental
Commission may acquire property, real and personal, in the name of
the Borough, by gift, pledges, grants, bequests, devises, lease or
purchase for any of the purposes of the Commission, and it shall administer
the same for such purposes subject to the terms of such conveyance
or gift. The interest so acquired may be the fee or any lesser interest,
development right, easement, including conservation easement, covenant
or other contractual right, including a conveyance on conditions or
with limitations or reversions as may be necessary to acquire, maintain,
improve, protect, limit the future use of or otherwise conserve and
properly utilize open spaces and other land and water areas in the
Borough.
[1973 Code § 2-28.7]
The Commission shall keep records of its meetings and activities
and shall make an annual report to the Borough Council.
[1973 Code § 2-28.8]
The Borough Council may appropriate funds for the expenses incurred
by the Commission. The Commission may appoint with consent of the
Mayor and Council such clerks and other employees as it may require
and as shall be within the limits of funds appropriated to it.
[1973 Code § 2-17.1; Ord. No. 3-2001 § I]
An Advisory Beautification Committee which shall be known as
the Roseland Beautification Committee consisting of nine (9) members
and two (2) alternates is hereby created and established.
[1973 Code § 2-17.2; Ord. No. 3-2001 § I; New; Ord. No. 03-2016]
The members of the Advisory Beautification Committee shall consist
of nine (9) members, and two (2) alternate members, appointed by the
Mayor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority,
all of whom shall be residents of the Borough. The members and alternates
shall serve without compensation, except as hereinafter provided.
The Mayor shall designate one (1) of the members to serve as Chairman
and Presiding Officer of the Committee.
In addition to the nine (9) members and two (2) alternates provided for in subsection 2-48.1, the Mayor may appoint a member of the Council to serve as liaison between the Committee and the Council. The member of the Council appointed to serve as liaison shall have no voting privileges in the deliberations of the Committee.
The Mayor, during his term of office, shall be an ex-officio
of the Committee but shall have no voting privileges in the deliberations
of the Committee.
[Ord. No. 03-2016 § 2]
The term of office for members and alternates of the committee
shall be for three (3) years, so that the terms of approximately one-third
(1/3) of the members will expire at the end of each calendar year
or until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
[1973 Code § 2-17.3; Ord. No. 03-2016]
The members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for
their services.
[1973 Code § 2-17.4; Ord. No. 03-2016]
a.
The Advisory Beautification Committee shall gather, evaluate, coordinate
and disseminate information of interest and assistance to the Borough
regarding beautification. The Committee shall serve as an advisory
committee to the Council concerning beautification and anti-litter.
The Committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the
Council for its consideration and action. The Committee shall administer
such funds as are made available to it in the budget. In no event
shall an amount in excess of five hundred ($500.00) dollars be committed
for any one (1) project without approval of the Council. The findings
and recommendations of the Committee shall not bind the Council.
b.
The Committee shall utilize the secretarial and other staff services
to be made available to the Committee by the Borough Administration.
The Committee may also seek, with approval of the Chairperson of the
Public Works Committee, the cooperation of the Department of Public
Works.
c.
The Committee may adopt rules and procedure governing the conduct
of its meetings and activities and shall elect officers from among
its membership as the Committee may deem necessary.
Editor's Note: See also Chapter XXI, Shade Trees.
[1973 Code § 2-27.1; New; repealed 11-24-2020 by Ord. No.
24-2020]
[1973 Code § 2-27.2; repealed 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
[1973 Code § 2-27.3; repealed 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
[1973 Code § 2-27.4; repealed 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
[1973 Code § 2-27.5; 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
[1973 Code § 2-27.6; amended11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020 ]
The Department of Public Works shall:
a.
Exercise full and exclusive control over the regulation, planting
and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery which are located,
or which may hereafter be planted in any public highway, park or parkway,
except State highways and County highways, parks and parkways, including
the planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection thereof.
b.
Regulate and control the use of the ground surrounding the same,
so far as may be necessary for their proper growth, care and protection.
c.
Move or require the removal of any tree, or part thereof dangerous
to public safety.
d.
Make, alter, amend and repeal, in the manner prescribed for the passage,
alteration, amendment and repeal of ordinances by the Borough Council,
any and all ordinances necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions
hereof.
e.
Administer treatment to, or remove, any tree situated upon private
property which is believed to harbor a disease or insects readily
communicable to neighboring healthy trees in the care of the Borough
and enter upon private property for that purpose, with the consent
of the owner thereof, provided the suspected condition is first confirmed
by certificate issued by or on behalf of the New Jersey Department
of Agriculture.
f.
Encourage arboriculture.
[1973 Code § 2-27.7; amended 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
Except as hereinafter provided, the initial cost of all trees
planted by the Borough, the cost of planting the same, the cost of
the posts and boxes or guards used for the protection thereof, and
the cost of the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous to public
safety shall, if the Borough Arborist shall so determine, in accordance
with uniform rules and regulations promulgated for this purpose, be
a charge upon the real estate in front of which such tree or trees
shall be planted or removed as an improvement thereof. Such cost,
if it is determined that the cost is to be paid by the owner shall,
unless paid directly to the Borough be certified by the Department
of Public Works to the Tax Collector, shall thereupon become a lien
upon such real estate, shall be included in the next tax bill rendered
to the owner thereof, and shall be collected in the same manner as
other taxes against that property.
The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to:
[1973 Code § 2-27.8; amended 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
In every case where the property of an abutting owner shall
be chargeable with the cost of the planting of any shade tree or trees,
the Borough shall give notice of the meetings at which it is proposed
to consider the planting by publishing the notice at least once, not
less than 20 days before the meeting, in a newspaper circulating in
the Borough or by personal service of a copy of the notice upon the
abutting owner at least 10 days before the meeting. The notice shall
specify the street, streets, or portions thereof, on which such planting
is proposed and require all persons who may object thereto to present
their objections to the Governing Body at or before the meeting. Before
final action shall be taken all objections so filed shall be considered.
The Borough shall give reasonable notice of its intention to remove,
or cause the removal of a tree or part of a tree which is dangerous
to public safety unless public safety requires immediate removal,
in which case no notice shall be necessary.
[1973 Code § 2-27.9; amended 11-24-2020 by Ord. No. 24-2020]
No Statute giving any person or State, County or municipal board,
body or official, power or authority to lay any sidewalk along, or
to open, construct, curb or pave any street, or to do any similar
act, shall be construed to permit or authorize any interference with
or injury to a highway shade tree without the consent of the Borough
within whose jurisdiction such tree shall be located. In all cases
the Borough shall reasonably cooperate with such person, board, body
or official for the general public good.
Nothing contained in this section shall be held to take away
or diminish any of the powers or authority of the State of New Jersey
or County of Essex in or on any State highway or parkway or County
highway or parkway, or to give any other commission or board any power
or authority with respect to such trees or shrubbery.
Editor's Note: The Municipal Youth Guidance Council, previously
codified in this section, was deleted by Ord. No. 31-2021. Previous
hisory includes 1973 Code § 2-25.1, 1973 Code § 2-25.2,
Ord. No. 26-2006, Ord. No. 2-2014, Ord. No. 5-2019 and Ord. No. 23-2021.
[New; amended 6-18-2019 by Ord. No. 11-2019]
There is hereby created a Senior Transportation Committee which
shall consist of two members to be appointed by the Mayor, with advice
and consent of the Council, for the term of one year or until his/her
successor shall have been appointed and qualified. The Senior Transportation
Committee shall serve without compensation.
[New]
The Senior Transportation Committee shall meet with representatives
from Caldwell and West Caldwell (Joint Senior Citizen Bus participants)
and shall recommend measures to meet the needs of the senior citizens
regarding senior transportation to the Council for Local Legislative
Action.
Editor's Note: The Citizens Advisory Board, previously codified
in this section, was deleted by Ord. No. 31-2021. Previous history
includes Ord. No. 26-2006.
[Ord. No. 15-2017]
The Legislature of the State of New Jersey has in P.L. 1989,
Chapter 51, approved March 27, 1989, established a Governor's Council
on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and permitted the governing body of each
municipality to appoint a Municipal Alliance Committee to identify
alcoholism and drug prevention, education and community needs. Therefore,
the governing body of the Borough of Roseland, County of Essex and
State of New Jersey, does hereby ordain as follows.
[Ord. No. 15-2017]
[Ord. No. 15-2017]
It is the purpose of this section to establish a means for the
Borough of Roseland to actively participate in the state's efforts
against alcoholism and drug abuse by:
a.
Organizing and coordinating efforts involving schools, law enforcement,
business groups and other community organizations for the purpose
of reducing alcoholism and drug abuse.
b.
In cooperation with local schools, developing comprehensive and effective
alcoholism and drug abuse education programs.
c.
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse education, support
and outreach efforts for parents in the community.
d.
Developing comprehensive alcoholism and drug abuse community awareness
programs.
[Ord. No. 15-2017; amended 10-15-2019 by Ord. No. 29-2019; 12-15-2020 by Ord. No. 30-2020]
a.
There shall be a Roseland Municipal Alliance Committee which shall
serve in an advisory capacity to the governing body in matters concerning
the identification of alcoholism and drug prevention, education and
community needs and implementation of programs formulated pursuant
to this section.
b.
The membership of the Alliance Committee shall include broad representation
of no fewer than 20 persons from the Borough. Membership may include,
but shall not be limited to: a Mayoral representative; a member of
the governing body; the Chief of Police or his/her representative;
the President of the School Board or his/her representative; the Superintendent
of Schools or his/her representative; a member of the Municipal Youth
Guidance Subcommittee; a representative from each of the Parent Teacher
Associations; a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, including,
but not limited to, local business and industry representatives; a
Municipal Court Judge or a representative of the court system; representatives
of local civic associations; representatives of local mental health
agencies and local treatment and prevention providers; a representative
of local religious groups; and private citizens, including youth representatives
and youth and adults recovering from drug and/or alcoholic abuse.
Members may be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Council for alternately arranged terms of three years. Bylaws
shall be adopted by the Alliance Committee and approved by the governing
body.
[Ord. No. 15-2017; amended 10-15-2019 by Ord. No.
29-2019; 12-15-2020 by Ord. No. 30-2020]
a.
The one representative of the governing body shall be appointed annually
by and serve at the pleasure of the Borough Council.
b.
The one youth representative from the Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee
shall be appointed annually and serve at the pleasure of the Borough
Council during active membership on the Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee.
c.
The balance of the members of the Committee shall be appointed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council and shall serve
for a period of three years, except that the respective terms of office
of the originally appointed members shall be as follows:
d.
The term of each member, except for the initial term, shall begin
on the first day of January, and each member shall continue in office
until his successor shall be appointed.
[Ord. No. 15-2017]
In the event of the resignation of any member appointed pursuant
to § 2-53-5 above or his death or inability to serve or
his absence from 50% or more of the regularly scheduled meetings of
the Committee in any twelve-month period, in which latter event removal
shall automatically occur, the Borough Council shall fill said vacancy
for the remainder of the unexpired term.
[Ord. No. 15-2017]
a.
The Municipal Alliance Committee shall elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman
and Secretary at its organizational meeting in January.
b.
The Secretary shall keep minutes of all the meetings of the Committee,
which minutes and copies of official correspondence of the Committee
shall be kept on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.
[Ord. No. 15-2017; amended 10-15-2019 by Ord. No.
29-2019]
The Municipal Alliance Committee shall hold regular monthly
meetings at the same time and day of each month in the Borough Municipal
Building as set in its organizational meeting in January. Special
meetings may be called by the Chairman on three days' notice to each
member of the Committee. The Committee may make and amend rules and
regulations concerning the conduct of its meetings. Minutes shall
be taken to serve as a record. The Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee
and Mental Task Force shall be subcommittees of the Municipal Alliance
Committee.
[Ord. No. 15-2017]
The Municipal Alliance Committee shall make recommendations
to the Borough Council for:
a.
Creating a network of community leaders, private citizens and representatives
from public and private human service agencies who are dedicated to
a comprehensive and coordinated effort to promote and support drug
and alcohol prevention and education programs and related activities
with an emphasis on youth.
b.
Conducting an assessment of the community to determine the needs
of the community in relation to alcoholism and drug abuse issues.
c.
Identifying existing efforts and services acting to reduce alcoholism
and drug abuse.
d.
Coordinating projects within the municipality to avoid fragmentation
and duplication.
e.
Developing programs to be implemented at the municipal level or participate
in regionally developed programs that accomplish the purpose of the
Alliance effort and the purposes of the Municipal Alliance Committee.
f.
Assisting the municipality in acquiring funds for Alliance programs
and developing a subcommittee on fundraising.
g.
Cooperating with the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
and the County Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse/Alliance
Steering Subcommittee to provide municipal data, reports or other
information which may be required for the County Annual Alliance Plan
or needed to assist the Alliance effort.
[Added 10-15-2019 by Ord.
No. 29-2019]
The Municipal Alliance Committee shall have the following subcommittees:
[Added 10-15-2019 by Ord.
No. 29-2019]
a.
Creation; members; term.
1.
There is hereby created a Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee,
the members of which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council. The Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee
shall consist of 12 members: one member being a member of the Borough
Council as liaison, and the remaining 11 members shall be Borough
residents.
2.
The term of each member shall run from July 1 through June 30 of
the said year, and they may be reappointed.
3.
The members of the subcommittee shall receive no compensation for
their services.
4.
The Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee shall, after the initial
organization, reorganize annually in the month of January. It shall
elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members.
b.
Youth Subcommittee. The Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee shall
have a Youth Subcommittee which consists of students from any Roseland
high school (freshman, sophomore, junior and senior) in public or
private high school. Their term shall run concurrently with their
respective school year.
[Added 10-15-2019 by Ord.
No. 29-2019]
a.
Creation; members; term.
1.
There is hereby created a Subcommittee for Mental Health Awareness,
the members of which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice
and consent of the Council. The Subcommittee for Mental Health Awareness
shall consist of seven members who shall be Borough residents.
2.
The term of each member shall run from July 1 through June 30 of
the said year, and they may be reappointed.
3.
The members of the subcommittee shall receive no compensation for
their services.
4.
The Subcommittee for Mental Health Awareness shall, after the initial
organization, reorganize annually in the month of January. It shall
elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among its members.
5.
The purpose of this committee is to provide community service through
a variety of activities and to develop good character traits that
will help support lifelong achievements. Some community service events
held in the past include Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, the Thanksgiving
Food Collection, and the Roseland Community Bonfire.
[Added 10-15-2019 by Ord.
No. 29-2019]
a.
Background checks. Any adult resident appointed to the Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee shall submit to a background check in accordance with § 2-38 of the Roseland Borough Code.
b.
Expenses and finances. The Borough Council may appropriate funds
for the expenses incurred by the subcommittee. The Municipal Youth
Guidance Subcommittee shall prepare a list of community service activities
planned for the school year and submit a list of the planned activities
to the governing body by September 30 for consideration of the governing
body. The governing body will, in its discretion, authorize expenditures
it determines appropriate for community service events. All financial
records and financial matters, such as payroll and purchasing, shall
be maintained by and conducted through the usual Borough departments.
c.
Annual reports. The Municipal Youth Guidance Subcommittee shall keep
records of its meetings and activities and shall submit an annual
report to the governing body summarizing the activities May 30 of
each year.
The agreement is on file in the Office of the Borough Clerk.
[1973 Code § 2-24.1]
Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40:61-35.1 et seq., there is hereby authorized and created jointly
with the Borough of Caldwell, Borough of Fairfield, Borough of North
Caldwell and Borough of West Caldwell, all in the County of Essex,
each of which is a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey,
a commission to be known as "Camp Wyanokie Commission," which is hereby
established and constituted and shall consist of a board of trustees
for the acquisition, planning, development and operation of recreational
facilities in the premises referred to and more particularly described
in the agreement between the municipalities annexed hereto,[1] which is hereby approved.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said agreement is on file in the Borough offices.
[1973 Code § 2-24.2]
The Board of Trustees shall consist of ten (10) members, one
(1) member of each Borough Council appointed by each Governing Body
annually and five (5) citizen members, one (1) of whom shall be appointed
annually by the Governing Body of each municipality.
The Board of Trustees shall have full power and authority conferred
upon it by the agreement which is on file in the Office of the Borough
Clerk and available for inspection by any citizen interested.
[1973 Code § 2-24.3]
A Management Commission of seven (7) members shall be created,
which shall consist of three (3) members of the Trustees and four
(4) other citizens at large designated by the Trustees, all of whom
shall be residents of the municipalities and shall serve at the pleasure
of the Trustees.
Trustees shall have the power and authority to establish rules
and regulations for the operation, maintenance, control and supervision
of the property and to authorize the appointment of a Director, under
the direction and supervision of the Management Commission.
[1973 Code § 2-24.4]
The conveyance of the premises from the Camp Wyanokie Association
shall be subject to the condition that the premises shall not be sold,
encumbered or conveyed by all of the respective municipalities at
any time without the approval and consent of the Camp Wyanokie Association
expressed in writing. Nothing herein contained, however, shall prevent
any one (1) or more of the municipalities from conveying their respective
interests in the lands and premises to other municipalities hereinabove
stated, subject to the continued operation of the property as provided
in the agreement.
[1973 Code § 2-29.1; Ord. No. 08-2016]
There is hereby created a Senior Citizens' Advisory Board which
shall consist of eight (8) members, to be appointed by the Mayor,
with advice and consent of the Council, for the respective terms of
three (3) years or until his successor shall have been appointed and
qualified.
[1973 Code § 2-29.2]
The Advisory Board, all of whom shall serve without compensation,
shall elect from among its membership, a Chairperson, Vice-chairperson,
Secretary and Treasurer.
[1973 Code § 2-29.3]
The Advisory Board shall recommend measures to meet the needs
of the senior citizens in the Borough and to further recommend to
the Council such proposals and projects that the Board deems appropriate
for local legislative action.
[Amended 3-16-2021 by Ord. No. 04-2021]
[Ord. No. 18-2006 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Borough of Roseland's responsibility
to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant to the Fair
Housing Act of 1985.
[Ord. No. 18-2006 § 2]
As used in this section:
shall mean the entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
the Borough of Roseland to ensure that the restricted units under
administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable,
only to low- and moderate- income households.
shall mean the employee charged by the Governing Body with
the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable
housing program for the Borough of Roseland.
[Ord. No. 18-2006 § 3; 3-16-2021 by Ord. No. 04-2021]
a.
Establishment of position. There is hereby established the position
of Municipal Housing Liaison for the Borough of Roseland.
b.
Subject to the approval of the Court, the Municipal Housing Liaison
shall be appointed by the Governing Body and may be a full or part
time municipal employee.
c.
Compensation.
Compensation shall be fixed by the governing body at the time of the
appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
d.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight
and administration of the affordable housing program for the Borough
of Roseland, including the following responsibilities which may not
be contracted out to the Administrative Agent:
1.
Serving as the Borough of Roseland's primary point of contact for
all inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative
Agents, and interested households;
2.
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Borough of Roseland's
Fair Share Plan;
3.
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as required by
the Court;
4.
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and Administrative
Agents, as applicable;
5.
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls,
compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing at least annually
and more often as needed;
6.
If applicable, serving as the Administrative Agent for some or all
of the restricted units in the Borough of Roseland as described in
paragraph f. below.
e.
Subject to approval by the Court, the Borough of Roseland may contract
with or authorize a consultant, authority, government or any agency
charged by the Governing Body, which entity shall have the responsibility
of administering the affordable housing program of the Borough of
Roseland. If the Borough of Roseland contracts with another entity
to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including
the affordability controls and Affirmative Marketing Plan, the Municipal
Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting Administrative Agent.
[Added 3-16-2021 by Ord.
No. 04-2021]
The Administrative Agent shall be an independent entity serving
under contract to and reporting to the municipality. For new sale
and rental developments, all of the fees of the Administrative Agent
shall be paid by the owners of the affordable units for which the
services of the Administrative Agent are required. For resales, single-family
homeowners and condominium homeowners shall be required to pay 3%
of the sales price for services provided by the Administrative Agent
related to the resale of their homes. That fee shall be collected
at closing and paid directly to the Administrative Agent. The Administrative
Agent shall perform the duties and responsibilities of an Administrative
Agent as set forth in UHAC, including those set forth in N.J.A.C.
5:80-26.14, 5:80-26.16 and 5:80-26.18 thereof, which include:
a.
Conducting an outreach process to insure affirmative marketing of
affordable housing units in accordance with the Affirmative Marketing
Plan of the Borough of Roseland and the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.15;
and
b.
Providing counseling or contracting to provide counseling services
to low- and moderate-income applicants on subjects such as budgeting,
credit issues, mortgage qualification, rental lease requirements and
landlord/tenant laws.
c.
Household certification.
1.
Soliciting, scheduling, conducting and following up on interviews
with interested households;
2.
Conducting interviews and obtaining sufficient documentation of gross
income and assets upon which to base a determination of income eligibility
for a low- or moderate-income unit;
3.
Providing written notification to each applicant as to the determination
of eligibility or noneligibility;
4.
Requiring that all certified applicants for restricted units execute
a certificate substantially in the form, as applicable, of the ownership
certificates set forth in Appendices J and K of N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1
et seq.;
5.
Creating and maintaining a referral list of eligible applicant households
living in the housing region and eligible applicant households with
members working in the housing region where the units are located;
6.
Employing the random selection process as provided in the Affirmative
Marketing Plan of the Borough of Roseland when referring households
for certification to affordable units; and
7.
Notifying the following entities of the availability of affordable
housing units in the Borough of Roseland: Fair Share Housing Center,
the New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP, the Latino Action Network,
East Orange NAACP. Newark NAACP, Morris County NAACP, Elizabeth NAACP,
Cornerstone Family Programs, Operation Sisterhood, and the Supportive
Housing Association of New Jersey.
d.
Affordability controls.
1.
Furnishing to attorneys or closing agents forms of deed restrictions
and mortgages for recording at the time of conveyance of title of
each restricted unit;
2.
Creating and maintaining a file on each restricted unit for its control
period, including the recorded deed with restrictions, recorded mortgage
and note, as appropriate;
3.
Ensuring that the removal of the deed restrictions and cancellation
of the mortgage note are effectuated and properly filed with the appropriate
county's Register of Deeds or County Clerk's office after the termination
of the affordability controls for each restricted unit;
4.
Communicating with lenders regarding foreclosures; and
5.
Ensuring the issuance of continuing certificates of occupancy or
certifications pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.10.
e.
Resale and rerentals.
1.
Instituting and maintaining an effective means of communicating information
between owners and the Administrative Agent regarding the availability
of restricted units for resale or rerental; and
2.
Instituting and maintaining an effective means of communicating information
to low- and moderate-income households regarding the availability
of restricted units for resale or rerental.
f.
Processing request from unit owners.
1.
Reviewing and approving requests from owners of restricted units
who wish to take out home equity loans or refinance during the term
of their ownership;
2.
Reviewing and approving requests to increase sales prices from owners
of restricted units who wish to make capital improvements to the units
that would affect the selling price, such authorizations to be limited
to those improvements resulting in additional bedrooms or bathrooms
and the cost of central air conditioning systems;
3.
Processing requests and making determinations on requests by owners
of restricted units for hardship waivers; and
4.
Notifying the municipality of an owner's intent to sell a restricted
unit.
g.
Enforcement.
1.
Securing annually lists of all affordable housing units for which
tax bills are mailed to absentee owners and notifying all such owners
that they must either move back to their unit or sell it;
2.
Securing from all developers and sponsors of restricted units, at
the earliest point of contact in the processing of the project or
development, written acknowledgment of the requirement that no restricted
unit can be offered, or in any other way committed, to any person,
other than a household duly certified to the unit by the Administrative
Agent;
3.
The posting annually in all rental properties, including two-family
homes, of a notice as to the maximum permitted rent together with
the telephone number of the Administrative Agent where complaints
of excess rent or other charges can be made;
4.
Sending annual mailings to all owners of affordable dwelling units,
reminding them of the notices and requirements outlined in N.J.A.C.
5:8-26.18; and
5.
Establishing a program for diverting unlawful rent payments to the
municipality's Affordable Housing Trust Fund; and
h.
The Administrative Agent shall have authority to take all actions
necessary and appropriate to carry out its responsibilities hereunder.
i.
The Administrative Agent shall prepare monitoring reports for submission
to the Municipal Housing Liaison in the time to meet any monitoring
requirements and deadlines imposed by the Court.
j.
The Administrative Agent shall attend continuing education sessions
on affordability controls, compliance monitoring and affirmative marketing
at least annually and more often as needed.
[New]
The Mayor shall appoint a Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
from among the residents of the municipality. The Municipal Emergency
Management Coordinator shall serve for a term of three (3) years.
Provided, however, that as a condition of his appointment and his
right to continue for the full term of his appointment, the Municipal
Emergency Management Coordinator shall have successfully completed
at the time of his appointment or within one (1) year immediately
following his appointment, whichever is later, the State-approved
Home Study Course and the Basic Emergency Management Workshop. The
duties of the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall be
those duties enumerated in N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.4 et seq. In addition,
the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall appoint a Deputy
Emergency Management Coordinator with the approval of the Mayor.
[New]
An Emergency Management Council shall be maintained for the
Borough. The Emergency Management Council shall be composed of not
more than fifteen (15) members who are residents of the Borough and
who shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall hold office at the will
and pleasure of the Mayor. The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
shall be a member and shall serve as Chairman of the Emergency Management
Council. The duties, responsibilities and powers of the Emergency
Management Council shall be those stated in N.J.S.A. App. A:9-41 et
seq.
[Ord. No. 22-2001 § 1]
In 1991, the New Jersey Legislature passed the Prevention of
Domestic Violence Act of 1991, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. (the "Act")
having determined that domestic violence is a serious crime against
society with victims from all social and economic backgrounds. Pursuant
to the Act, crisis intervention teams of trained residents can be
formed to assist Police authorities in dealing with domestic violence
cases. On January 18, 2000, the participation in a DVRT was mandated
by Bill No. A-2786. The West Essex DVRT will be a regional effort
with volunteers servicing the residents of Fairfield, Caldwell, Cedar
Grove, Essex Fells, North Caldwell, Verona, West Caldwell and Roseland.
The West Essex Domestic Violence Intervention Team would assist victims
of domestic violence by providing information on available resources
and referrals and acting as a liaison with the Police and other agencies
as appropriate.
[Ord. No. 22-2001 § 2]
There is hereby created the West Essex Domestic Violence Crisis
Intervention Team. The Team shall consist of an unlimited number of
volunteers who shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and
bona fide residents of New Jersey. All Team members shall serve without
compensation. Interested persons shall complete an application form
supplied by the Borough, be fingerprinted by the Police Department
and subject to a background check. Members of the Team shall be appointed
by resolution of the Borough Council upon recommendations of the Mayor.
The Borough Council shall also by resolution and upon recommendation
of the Mayor appoint certain Team members as Coordinators. All Coordinators
and other Team members shall be supervised by the Police Department
and shall serve at the discretion of the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 22-2001 § 3]
No person may serve as a Team member unless he shall have first
completed a forty (40) hour specialized training program as developed
by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice.
[Ord. No. 22-2001 § 4]
The functions and duties of the Team shall include, but not
be limited to:
a.
Meeting with victims of domestic violence to provide support, compassion
and advice.
b.
Providing information on available resources, appropriate agencies,
hotlines and the like and serving as a liaison with Police and other
agencies as appropriate.
c.
Such other functions and duties as may be established by the Police
Department.
[Ord. No. 22-2001 § 5]
The Police Department shall prepare and submit to the Mayor
and Borough Council an annual report summarizing the activities of
the Team and any recommendations it sees fit to make.
[New]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:54-1 et seq., there is established in
the Borough of Roseland a Library Board of Trustees.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
An advisory community events committee, which shall be known
as the Roseland Community Events Committee, is hereby created and
established.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019; amended 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 21-2021]
The Advisory Roseland Community Events Committee shall consist
of six members, one of whom shall be the Mayor and another shall be
the Director of the Roseland Recreation Department. The remaining
four members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor, and
shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and shall
either be residents of the Borough or a business owner within the
Borough. The Mayor shall serve as Chairperson and Presiding Officer
of the Committee.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
The term of office for members shall be for one calendar year
or until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
The members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for
their services.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
a.
The Advisory Roseland Community Events Committee shall help to foster
and promote a friendly, welcoming, and caring community within the
Borough. The general work of the Committee is to help generate a sense
of community by creating a hospitable atmosphere for the Borough as
well as organizing occasions where friendliness, welcoming, and care
of individuals and the Borough are promoted.
b.
Members of the Committee shall meet on a quarterly basis.
c.
The Committee may adopt rules and procedures governing the conduct
of its meetings and activities and shall elect officers from among
its membership as the Committee may deem necessary.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
An advisory community recognition committee, which shall be
known as the Roseland Community Recognition Committee, is hereby created
and established.
The Advisory Roseland Community Recognition Committee shall
consist of seven members, one of whom shall be a member of the Borough
Council and one of whom shall be the Director of Recreation Department.
The remaining five members of the Committee shall be appointed by
the Mayor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority,
and shall be residents of the Borough. The Mayor shall designate one
of the members to serve as Chairperson and Presiding Officer of the
Committee.
The term of office for members shall be for one calendar year
or until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
The members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for
their services.
a.
The Advisory Roseland Community Recognition Committee shall be responsible
for researching, selecting, interviewing and nominating to the Mayor
and the Council for the Borough of Roseland deserving individuals
or groups in the Borough to receive the Borough of Roseland Community
Service Award. The award recognizes members of the community who have
generously given their time and who, through their volunteer activities,
have enhanced the quality of life in the Borough and the community
at large. Those who hold or have held elective office are not eligible
to receive the award, unless they have a separate and notable volunteer
record. Also, ineligible are those who may have done much in the community
but have received compensation for such work.
b.
Members of the Committee shall meet on a flexible quarterly basis
to choose the name of individuals or groups to be recognized at a
Borough Council meeting. There should be at least one award presented
each year.
c.
The Committee may adopt rules and procedures governing the conduct
of its meetings and activities as deemed necessary.
[Added 2-19-2019 by Ord.
No. 2-2019]
An advisory community interfaith council, which shall be known
as the Roseland Community Interfaith Council, is hereby created and
established.
a.
The Advisory Roseland Community Interfaith Council shall consist
of no more than 12 members, two of whom shall be residents of the
Borough, one of whom shall be a member of the Borough Council, one
of whom shall be the Director of the Recreation Department and the
remaining members shall be clergy or religious leaders. The clergy
or religious leaders shall be from religious institutions within the
Borough of Roseland, including, but not limited to:
b.
Members of the Council shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall
serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The Mayor may designate
one of the members to serve as Chairperson and Presiding Officer of
the Council.
The term of office for members shall be for one calendar year
or until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
The members of the Council shall receive no compensation for
their services.
a.
The Advisory Roseland Community Interfaith Council's purpose is to
connect members of all faiths and to help remove any obstacles of
misunderstanding with an ultimate goal of living together in peace,
harmony and resource sharing. The members of the Council will share
information about the services and resources for people in and around
the Borough of Roseland.
b.
The Council may adopt rules and procedures governing the conduct
of its meetings and activities and shall elect officers from among
its membership as the Council may deem necessary.
[Added 6-15-2021 by Ord.
No. 16-2021]
There is hereby established a Sustainable Jersey Green Team
in the Borough of Roseland as an advisory committee for the purposes
set forth in this chapter.
[Added 6-15-2021 by Ord.
No. 16-2021]
The general purposes for the Green Team shall include, but not
be limited to:
a.
Managing Roseland's participation in the Sustainable Jersey Program;
b.
Encouraging the Borough residents and employees to pursue sustainable
practices where possible and implement the Borough's environmental
goals;
c.
Work with the existing groups within the Borough whose actions effect
environmental issues so as to eliminate duplication and ensure that
important tasks are covered;
d.
Coordinate input for the Sustainable Roseland web page;
e.
Provide suggestions for further research and actions;
f.
Provide advice and suggestions to the Planning Board, the Board of
Adjustment, the Environmental Commission and the Landmarks and Historic
District Commission to ensure that environmental issues are considered
in their deliberations and actions;
g.
Manage and organize various ad hoc environmental groups within the
Borough;
h.
Solicit and evaluate environmental ideas and suggestions from the
community;
i.
Promote the causes of sustainability within the Borough.
[Added 6-15-2021 by Ord.
No. 16-2021; amended 5-17-2022 by Ord. No. 05-2022]
a.
The Green Team shall consist of 15 members, including the following:
1.
The Borough Administrator or the Administrator's designee in the
absence of the Administrator;
2.
A member of the governing body to be appointed by it;
3.
A member of the Environmental Commission to be appointed by it;
4.
Three full-time salaried employees of the Borough;
5.
Nine public members who shall be residents of the Borough, two of
whom shall be students at West Essex High School.
b.
The term of the Borough Administrator and the full-time employees
of the Borough shall correspond to their respective tenure or, if
the member is the respective official's designee in the absence of
the official, the designee shall serve at the pleasure of the official
during the official's tenure. The term of the governing body member
and the member of the Environmental Commission shall be for one year
or terminate at the completion of their respective terms of office,
whichever occurs first. The public members shall be appointed by the
Borough Council and shall serve for terms of one year commencing on
July 1 and terminating on June 30.
c.
The Borough Council shall designate one of the members to serve as
Chairman of the Green Team.
d.
With the exception of the salaried employees of the Borough, the
members shall serve without compensation.
[Added 6-15-2021 by Ord.
No. 16-2021]
The Green Team shall meet at the discretion of the Chairman
at least once per calendar quarter.
