[1]
Editor's Note: The Board of Health joined the Monmouth County
Board of Health by resolution on January 14, 1982.
There shall be established in this Township a Board of Health,
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3-10.
[Ord. No. 5 § 2; Ord. No. 574 §§ 1—2]
The Board of Health shall be composed of six (6) members to
be appointed by the Township Committee. All appointments shall be
appointed for a term of three (3) years.
[Ord. No. 5 § 3]
The Board of Health shall adopt rules and regulations for its
government, and shall elect a President from its members.
[Ord. No. 5 § 4]
The Board of Health may appoint a Secretary and such other officers
and assistants as the Board of Health may deem necessary.
[Ord. No. 5 § 5]
The appointees of the Board of Health shall be governed by the
rules of said Board, and may be removed for cause by the Board.
[Ord. No. 5 § 6]
The Board of Health shall not contract for any debts of any
kind beyond the amount of the appropriation made for its use by the
Township Committee.
[New]
There shall be a Registrar of Vital Statistics. The Registrar
of Vital Statistics shall have charge of the administration duties
involved in obtaining reports of and recording births, marriages and
deaths in the Township, together with such related work as may be
required in accordance with general law and ordinances of the Township.
[Ord. No. 494 Preamble]
There exists in the Township insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations
and persons of low income who are forced to reside in such insanitary
or unsafe accommodations. There is a shortage of safe or sanitary
dwelling accommodations available at rents which persons of low income
can afford and such persons are forced to occupy overcrowded and congested
dwelling accommodations. These conditions cause an increase in and
spread of disease and crime and constitute a menace to the health,
safety, morale and welfare of the residents of the Township, and impair
economic values. These conditions necessitate excessive and disproportionate
expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment,
public health and safety, fire and accident protection, and other
public services and facilities. These areas in the Township cannot
be cleared, nor can the shortage of safe and sanitary dwellings for
persons of low income be relieved, through the operation of private
enterprise, and the construction of housing projects for persons of
low income (as defined in the Local Housing Authorities Law) would
therefore not be competitive with private enterprise. The clearance,
replanning and reconstruction of the areas in which insanitary or
unsafe housing conditions exist and the providing of safe and sanitary
dwelling accommodations by any public body for persons of low income
are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and
private property acquired and are governmental functions. There is
a need for housing for elderly persons of low income.
[Ord. No. 494 § 1; Ord. No. 963 § 1; Ord. No. 04-07 § 2]
a.
Pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Housing Authorities Law,"
N.J.S.A. 55:14A-1 et seq., as amended, a body corporate and politic
to be known as the "Housing Authority of the Township of Neptune,"
is hereby created and established.
b.
The Authority shall consist of seven (7) members known as Commissioners,
who shall be appointed and hold office for the terms as hereinafter
provided.
c.
The Township Committee shall appoint five (5) Commissioners of the
Authority and the Mayor shall appoint one (1) Commissioner.
d.
The Commissioners so appointed shall hold office for a term of five
(5) years and until their respective successors are appointed and
have qualified except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired
term.
e.
The Director of the Public Housing and Development Authority in the
State Department of Conservation and Economic Development shall appoint
one (1) member who shall serve at his pleasure.
f.
Not more than one (1) Commissioner of any Authority may be an officer
or employee of the Township of Neptune.
g.
A certificate of appointment or reappointment of any Commissioner
shall be filed with the Township Clerk and such certificates shall
be conclusive evidence of the due and proper appointment of such Commissioner.
h.
The prohibition of employment practices (Chapter 9, subsection 9-1.22 of this Code) shall be added to subsection (d) of the Housing Authority Code, so that the foregoing shall apply to the appointment of members to the Neptune Township Housing Authority as made by the Neptune Township Committee and/or Mayor of Neptune Township, and to all hiring or appointments of any and all employees within the Authority made by the members of the Authority.
[Ord. No. 494 § II]
The Township Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file
a certified copy of this section with the executive officer of the
Public Housing and Development Authority in the State Department of
Conservation and Economic Development.
[Ord. No. 997 §§ 2,
3]
a.
As authorized by N.J.S.A. 55:14A-56, the Township of Neptune through
its Township Committee is hereby authorized to carry out redevelopment
projects as defined in N.J.S.A. 55:14A-31 et seq; to act therein as
the "Local Public Agency" and to exercise and carry out all the rights,
powers, privileges and immunities conferred by said law.
b.
The Township Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified
copy of this section with the State Commission of Conservation and
Economic Development.
[Ord. No. 873 § 1]
There is hereby created and established a Sewerage Authority
for the Township under the corporate name entitled "Township of Neptune
Sewerage Authority."
[Ord. No. 873 § 2]
The Township of Neptune Sewerage Authority shall be permitted
in its powers to install, maintain and operate regional trunk mains,
regional force mains, regional pumping stations, regional treatment
plant, regional out-fall line, and appurtenant facilities for the
purposes of collecting and treating the sewage from sewer lines and
mains installed, maintained, and operated and controlled by the municipalities
consisting of Neptune Township, Neptune City, Bradley Beach, Avon-by-the-Sea,
and the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association of the United Methodist
Church, the Township of Wall, and the Borough of New Shrewsbury all
located within the Neptune region.
[Ord. No. 873 § 3; Ord. No. 04-07 § 3; Ord. No. 04-10 § 1; amended 2-8-2021 by Ord. No. 21-04]
The members of the Township of Neptune Sewerage Authority shall
be hereafter appointed by resolution of the Township Committee in
the manner provided in Chapter 138 of the Laws of New Jersey of 1946,
as amended, and each member shall receive such compensation not in
excess of $5,000 and the Chairperson not in excess of $5,500 in any
one year as shall hereafter be determined by the Township of Neptune
Sewerage Authority.
The prohibition of employment practices (Chapter 9, subsection 9-1.22 of this Code) shall be added to the Code governing the Neptune Township Sewerage Authority, so that the foregoing shall apply to the appointment of members to the Neptune Township Sewerage Authority as made by the Neptune Township Committee and/or Mayor of Neptune Township, and to all hiring or appointments of any and all employees within the Authority made by the members of the Authority.
Members of the Township of Neptune Sewerage Authority shall
be ineligible for enrollment in any New Jersey State Health Benefits
Program, any other health benefits program, any drug prescription
program or any dental program.
[Ord. No. 873 § 4]
The Township of Neptune Sewerage Authority shall have and exercise all of the powers and perform all of the duties provided for by Chapter 138 of the Laws of New Jersey of 1946 as amended, together with any other powers and duties which may hereafter be conferred by law upon Sewerage Authorities, as limited by the provisions of subsection 2-37.2.
[Ord. No. 873 § 5]
A copy of this section duly certified by the Township Clerk
shall forthwith be filed by the Township Clerk in the Office of the
Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 925 § 1; Ord. No. 05-31 § 1]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A et seq., there is hereby established
in and for the Township, an Environmental/Shade Tree Commission. The
Commission is established for the protection, development, or use
of natural resources, including water resources, open land areas,
areas of scenic, historic, aesthetic, or educational and scientific
value within the territorial limits of the Township.
[Ord. No. 925 § 2; Ord. No. 98-1 § 1; Ord. No. 05-31 § 2]
The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by
the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the other members of the
Township Committee, one (1) of whom shall also be a member of the
Planning Board and all of whom shall be residents of the Township.
The members shall serve without compensation. The Commission shall
designate one (1) of the members to serve as chairperson and presiding
officer of the Commission.
The terms of office of the first commissioners shall be three
(3) members for a one (1) year term, three (3) members for a two (2)
year term, and three (3) members for a three (3) year term. Their
successors shall be appointed to terms of three (3) years and until
the appointment and qualification of their successors.
The Commission shall also consist of two (2) alternate members
appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the other members
of the Township Committee. Alternate members shall be designated at
the time of appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2."
The terms of the alternate members shall be for two (2) years, except
that the terms of the alternate members first appointed shall be two
(2) years for Alternate No. 1 and one (1) year for Alternate No. 2.
The Township Committee may remove any member of the Commission
for cause on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing
thereon at this the member shall be entitled to be heard in person
or by counsel. 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.
Any member shall not be permitted to act on any matter in which
he or she has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial
interest.
An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member
may vote instead of an alternate member. In the event that a choice
must be made as to which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No.
1 shall vote first.
[Ord. No. 925 § 3; Ord. No. 05-31 § 2]
The Commission shall prepare and maintain a Natural Resource
Inventory and shall keep an index of all open areas, publicly or privately
owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, in order
to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may recommend
plans and programs to the Planning Board and Township Committee for
inclusion into the Township Master Development Plan and for the development
and use of such areas.
The Commission shall have the power to study and to make recommendations
concerning open space preservation, waste resources management, air
pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and
landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources and
protection of flora and fauna. The Commission may coordinate and support
the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes,
and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts,
plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its
purposes. The Commission shall have such other powers and duties of
environmental commissions as are now or shall hereafter be provided
for by State Statute.
The Commission shall regulate the planting, care and control
of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon or in the highways,
parks, or parkways of the Township.
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Editor's Note: Former subsection 2-39.4, Acquisitions by Commission,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No.
925, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 05-31.
[Ord. No. 925 § 5; Ord. No. 05-31 § 2]
The Commission shall keep agenda and minutes of its meetings
and records of its activities and make an annual report to the Township
Committee.
[Ord. No. 925 § 6; Ord. No. 05-31 § 2]
The Commission may incur expenses as are appropriate and necessary
to its purposes providing the same shall be within the limits of funds
appropriated to it by the Township Committee.
[Ord. No. 1373 Preamble; Ord. No. 96-12, § 1]
The Township of Neptune has been meeting with the City of Asbury
Park for the purpose of creating a joint work plan for the improvement
of Wesley Lake. The State has made appropriations in the amount of
$270,000.00 for improvements to Wesley Lake. Wesley Lake borders both
the City of Asbury Park and the Township of Neptune. A proposed Agreement
of Charter of the Wesley Lake Commission establishes the purposes
and responsibilities of the intermunicipal body; and the agreement
has been amended to add the change of Item 5A, 3 to state that the
appointment of the representatives will be by the governing body of
each municipality. The Agreement of Charter embodies the mutual understandings
between the City of Asbury Park and the Township of Neptune. The "Agreement
of Charter of the Wesley Lake Commission" is made pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:48B-1 et seq. and which was forwarded to the Township of Neptune
for its approval, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the
Township Clerk and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. The
Township Committee has reviewed this Agreement and deems it in the
best interest of the citizens of the Township of Neptune to be a party
to the Commission.
[Ord. No. 1373 §§ 1,
2; Ord. No. 96-12, § 1]
The Township of Neptune has agreed to create and participate
in the Wesley Lake Commission. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute an agreement known as the "Agreement of Charter
of the Wesley Lake Commission."
[Ord. No. 1373 § 3; Ord. No. 96-12, § 1; Ord. No. 2015-50]
The Agreement of Charter of the Wesley Lake Commission dated
July 14, 2015, shall be the official and adopted Agreement of Charter
and that appointments to the Commission will be by the Governing Body
of each municipality unless expressly stated otherwise in said Agreement
of Charter.
[Ord. No. 1567 Preamble]
The Township of Neptune has been meeting with the Borough of
Bradley Beach for the purpose of creating a joint work plan for the
improvement of Fletcher Lake. Fletcher Lake borders both the Borough
of Bradley Beach and the Township of Neptune. A proposed Agreement
of Charter of The Fletcher Lake Commission establishes the purposes
and responsibilities of the intermunicipal body. The Agreement of
Charter embodies the mutual understandings between the Borough of
Bradley Beach and the Township of Neptune; and the "Agreement of Charter
of The Fletcher Lake Commission" is made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48B-1
et seq. and which was forwarded to the Township of Neptune for its
approval, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Township
Clerk and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. The Township
Committee has reviewed this Agreement and deems it in the best interest
of the citizens of the Township of Neptune to be a party to said Commission.
[Ord. 1567 §§ 1, 2]
[Ord. No. 1125 § 2; Ord. No. 1444 § 1; Ord. No. 1527 § 1; Ord. 99-38 § 1]
There is hereby established a Neptune Urban Development Assistance
Grant (The U.D.A.G.) Reciprocal Loan Review Committee which will act
as a subcommittee of the Neptune Township Economic Development Corporation
(the EDC). This Committee shall be made up of seven (7) members appointed
by the EDC and shall consist of the following:
a.
One (1) member of the Township Committee for a like term, consistent
with his/her elected position.
b.
The Township Business Administrator for same term as his/her position.
c.
The EDC President or his/her designee for a one (1) year term.
d.
Three (3) EDC members or citizens of the Township of Neptune for
a term of one (1) year.
e.
The Township Chief Financial Officer for same term as his/her position.
[Ord. No. 1125 § 3; Ord. No. 99-38 § 1]
The Neptune EDC will establish program guidelines; setting forth
application procedures, eligibility and terms and conditions, to be
referred as recommendations to the Neptune Township Committee for
adoption by resolution or ordinance.
[Ord. No. 1125 Preamble,
§§ 1, 4]
a.
Findings. Under Section 119 of the Federal Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 as amended, and also known as the Urban Development
Action Grant Program, the Township of Neptune has and will receive
grant monies for various commercial and industrial projects; and,
the Township has loaned grant monies to approved developers in accordance
with Urban Development Action Grant guidelines. These funds are to
be repaid with varying rates of interest to the Township; and, Section
119 of the Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public
Law 93-383) as amended, requires that these funds be used for future
development projects within the Township of Neptune, pursuant to that
Section.
b.
Account Established. All monies and interest repaid to the Township
of Neptune in accordance with the U.D.A.G. guidelines will be deposited
by the Treasurer in an interest-bearing account entitled "Neptune
U.D.A.G. Reciprocal Loan Program," which will be self-perpetuating,
and not to be a part of the Township's Surplus, General Fund, or other
various accounts.
c.
Program Established. A Reciprocal Loan Program will be established
to assist prospective developers by offering reduced interest loans,
pursuant to Section 119 of the Federal Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) as amended.
[Ord. No. 00-3 § 1]
There is hereby authorized a Facade Review Committee which shall
be appointed by the members of the Neptune Township Economic Development
Corporation to administer the Facade Improvement Loan/Grant Program.
[Ord. No. 00-3 § 1]
The Facade Review Committee will establish application guidelines
and procedures and terms and conditions of loans and grants so authorized.
Grants and loans awarded under this program are for exterior improvements
only. Any combination of the following are eligible:
Chemical/steam cleaning.
Graffiti removal and shielding glaze.
New awnings.
Code violation eradication.
Wall repair including repair and installation of decorative
details.
Painting.
Window repair and replacement.
Door repair and replacement.
Exterior lighting.
Miscellaneous facade improvement.
Signs.
[Ord. No. 00-3 § 1]
The following criteria must be met to be eligible for a Facade
Improvement Loan/Grant Program:
a.
The owner of eligible property must not have any delinquent property
taxes on the eligible property and any other property owned in the
Township of Neptune. Businesses leasing property with delinquent taxes
will be considered for the program. Program approval for properties
which the owner owes property taxes or other fees to the Township
will be granted by resolution of the Township Committee.
b.
The eligible property and all other properties owned by the eligible
property owner must be in compliance with all property maintenance
codes or a corrective action plan.
c.
Applicant and contractor agree to use the Township's Facade Construction
Agreement.
d.
Applicant and owner agree to maintain the facade for five (5) years
after completion of the improvements.
e.
Applicant completes the required application and receives approval
from the Facade Review Committee.
f.
Any other criteria as established by the Economic Development Corporation.
g.
Compliance with all applicable requirements for project approvals
as are required by Township ordinances and State statutes.
[Ord. No. 00-3 § 1; Ord. No. 01-15 § 1; Ord. No. 02-10 § 1; Ord.
No. 03-10 § 1]
The Facade Improvement Loan/Grant Program will provide the following
assistance opportunities:
a.
One-to-One Grant/Private Investment Financing. Funding must have
a leverage ratio of not less than one ($1.00) dollar of private sector
funding for every one ($1.00) dollar of grant funding. Maximum grant
funding shall be five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars per store-front.
Once per annum, the Facade Review Committee will accept competitive
applications and award up to ten (10) grants per annum up to a maximum
of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars.
b.
Three-to-One Loan/Private Investment Financing. Funding must have
a leverage ratio of not less than one ($1.00) dollar of private sector
funding for every three ($3.00) dollars of loan funding. Loan will
be payable in quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments at a rate
of fifty (50%) percent of the prime lending rate at the time of the
application approval. Maximum loan amount shall be five thousand ($5,000.00)
dollars per store front.
c.
Combination Grant/Loan Financing. Maximum amount of seven thousand
five hundred ($7,500.00) dollars per storefront, of which two thousand
five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars can be granted in accordance with
the terms of paragraph a in this subsection and the balance in accordance
with terms of paragraph b in this subsection.
[Ord. No. 00-3 § 1]
The application procedures and application review process shall
be set by the Facade Review Committee. A Facade Improvement Loan/Grant
Program application shall be prepared and made available by the Committee.
[Ord. No. 00-46 § 1]
The Project ANCHOR Committee will administer a program to provide
counseling and mentoring along with diverse and interest laden activities
for referred Neptune elementary students in grades kindergarten through
fifth grade in order to improve social skills, behavior, self-esteem
and academics.
[Ord. No. 00-46 § 1]
There is hereby authorized a Project ANCHOR Committee. The Committee
shall be made up of thirteen (13) members and shall consist of the
following:
a.
One (1) member of the Township Committee.
b.
Two (2) representatives of Jersey Shore Medical Center.
c.
Three (3) representatives of the Neptune Township Board of Education.
d.
One (1) member of the Neptune Township Police Department.
e.
One (1) representative of the Neptune Housing Authority.
f.
One (1) representative of the Neptune Township Finance Department.
g.
One (1) representative of the Neptune Township Municipal Alliance
Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
h.
One (1) representative of the clergy of Neptune Township.
i.
One (1) citizen member at-large.
j.
One (1) member of the Neptune Township business community at-large.
[Ord. No. 00-46 § 1]
The members shall be appointed by resolution of the Township
Committee. The members shall serve without compensation. Initial appointment
of members shall be for a term of office of three (3) years; thereafter
appointments shall be made for a term of one (1) year.
[Ord. No. 00-46 § 1]
The members of the Project ANCHOR Committee shall conduct an
annual reorganization at which time from among the membership a Chairperson,
Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer shall be selected.
[Ord. No. 02-9 § 1]
The Shade Tree Commission is hereby authorized to administer
the Tree Planting Matching Grant Program pursuant to rules, regulations
and guidelines established by the Business Administrator and Chief
Financial Officer.
[Ord. No. 02-9 § 1]
The Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer will
establish application guidelines and procedures and terms and conditions
of matching grants so authorized. The Township Committee shall approve
all matching grants by resolution.
[Ord. No. 02-9 § 1; Ord. No. 08-32 § 1]
The following criteria must be met to be eligible for a Tree
Planting Matching Grant:
a.
Any homeowner with property located within the Township who satisfies
all of the eligibility criteria and who does not have any delinquent
property taxes on the eligible property or any other property owned
in the Township of Neptune.
b.
Applicant must agree to utilize the Township's Tree Planting Agreement,
select a species of tree as recommended by the Shade Tree Commission
and ensure that all work and materials are in compliance with the
specifications of the Agreement.
c.
Applicant must agree to maintain the tree(s) planted under this program.
d.
Applicant is responsible for picking up the tree(s) from Township
vendor and planting trees within fourteen (14) days of approval.
e.
Funds shall be utilized for a specific species of trees selected
from a list maintained by the Shade Tree Commission. Trees will be
purchased from an approved Township vendor. The Township has acquired
special pricing from local vendors who are required to maintain an
adequate stock of trees for this program.
f.
The Township of Neptune, with guidance from the Shade Tree Commission,
will pay the Township's share to the vendor in accordance with the
terms of the contract with the vendor. The applicant must pay the
applicant's share of the cost of tree acquisition at the time of pickup
from the vendor. The applicant also has the option to pay the entire
cost of tree acquisition at the time of pick-up from the vendor in
which case the Township will reimburse the applicant for the Township's
share.
g.
Tree(s) must be planted in the front yard of the residence, or in
the Township right-of-way as approved by the Department of Public
Works, in accordance with the plan approved by the Shade Tree Commission.
h.
The homeowner is responsible for obtaining all required permits and
approvals and must allow a Township Inspector to inspect the property,
unannounced, during the course of work.
i.
Applicant must receive both Shade Tree Commission and Township Committee
approval.
j.
Should the homeowner fail to comply with Township requirements, the
homeowner will be notified in writing that the full amount of the
Township share of the costs under this program must be reimbursed
to the Township within thirty (30) days of said notification or the
amount due will become a municipal lien against the property.
k.
The Township accepts no responsibility for damages in connection
with this program.
[Ord. No. 02-9 § 1; Ord. No. 08-32 § 1]
The Tree Planting Matching Grant Program will provide a one-to-one
grant for the acquisition of trees to be planted in the front yard
of a residence (as defined by Township Zoning regulations) or in the
Township right-of-way when approved by the Department of Public Works.
Each project considered for funding must have a leverage ratio of
not less than one ($1.00) dollar of private sector funding for every
one ($1.00) dollar of grant funding. Grant funding shall be available
at a minimum of fifty ($50.00) dollars and a maximum of one thousand
($1,000.00) dollars per home. Sales tax will not be counted when calculating
the local or grant share.
[Ord. No. 02-9 § 1]
The application procedures and application review process shall
be set by the Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer,
with the consent of the Township Committee. Tree Planting Matching
Grant Program applications shall be made available by the Commission.
[Ord. No. 07-35 § 1]
The Human Relations Committee will promote, through education,
awareness and outreach programs, the diversity of the human relations
spirit among the citizens of the Township of Neptune so as to foster
good will, cooperation and respect among all diverse groups. The Committee
will endeavor to encourage board community involvement to educate
its citizens and protect its citizens while advocating the equality
of life for all Neptune citizens who share the diversity of race,
creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, affectional
or sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, liability
for service in the armed forces, mental or physical handicap or disability.
The Committee will be charged with maintaining and preserving the
principles of fairness in which every citizen is entitled and shall
do so through education and promotion of good will, cooperation and
equal opportunity in social, employment, recreational and community
activities. The Committee will foster participation, cooperation and
conciliation among all and commit itself to the elimination of ignorance,
bias and discrimination.
[Ord. No. 07-35 § 1]
Membership to the Committee is open to all residents of the
Township. The number of members shall be unlimited. There will be
efforts made to include, but not be limited to, participation from
the following groups:
a.
Neptune Township Committee.
b.
Neptune Township Police Department.
c.
Neptune Township Municipal Clerk.
d.
Neptune Township Board of Education members and faculty.
e.
Junior Class representative.
f.
Senior Class representative.
g.
Local civic organizations.
h.
Local religious organizations.
i.
Neptune Senior Center.
j.
JSUMC Mental Health Worker.
k.
Social Services.
l.
Neptune Township Housing Authority.
[Ord. No. 07-35 § 1]
Members of the Committee shall be appointed by resolution of
the Township Committee. The members shall serve without compensation
and serve for a term of one (1) year.
[Ord. No. 07-35 § 1]
The members of the Human Relations Committee shall conduct an
annual reorganization at which time from among the membership a Chairperson,
Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary shall be selected.
[6-14-2021 by Ord. No.
21-25]
There is hereby created an advisory committee, which shall be
known as the Advisory Committee on Sustainable Practices, hereinafter
also called the "Green Team."
[6-14-2021 by Ord. No.
21-25]
The members of the Green Team, including nonvoting members,
shall receive no compensation for their services as members thereof,
but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary appropriations
made available therefor, but only upon request to and approval by
the Township Committee. The governing body may also, in its discretion,
allow the employment of clerical assistance for the Green Team and
annually appropriate funds for compensation and/or reimbursement of
expenses for said clerical assistance (if so assigned by the governing
body) and legal counsel on an as-needed basis, and approved by the
Township Committee.
[6-14-2021 by Ord. No.
21-25]
The powers and duties of the Green Team shall be to:
a.
Collaborate with Township employees, service providers and other
governmental agencies to share resource information and ideas consistent
with the purpose of the Green Team.
b.
Encourage participation of all employees to solicit ideas on green
initiatives.
c.
Research and analyze green initiatives which make practical and environmental
and financial sense.
d.
Make all information of the Green Team available to the public.
e.
Advise the Township Committee on matters affecting "green" initiatives.
f.
Develop strategies for sustainable "green" initiatives in municipal
operations.
g.
Seek to coordinate, assist, and unify the efforts of private groups,
institutions, and individuals within the Township of Neptune in accordance
with the purposes of this chapter.
h.
Maintain a liaison and communication with the public, private agencies
and organizations of local, state, and national scope, whose programs
and activities have an impact on "green" initiatives.
i.
Carry out other such duties as may be assigned from time to time
by the Township Committee.
j.
Address and make recommendations to the Township Committee on green
initiatives for the community at large, such as but not limited to
future of electric vehicles and the need for recharging stations within
the Township.
k.
Serve as an advisory committee to the Township Committee concerning
recommendations concerning "green" initiatives and review upon request
by the Township Committee plans and recommendations that are suggested
by the Township Committee towards "green" initiatives.
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a.
The Green Team shall consist of five regular voting members; two
alternative members at large who shall only vote where a voting member
is not present at a time of a vote but shall be the first to replace
a voting member as a result of a vacancy by order of their appointment;
and three nonvoting members consisting of the Committee liaison appointed
with the consent of Township Committee by the Mayor, Director of the
Department of Public Works and the Township Administrator. Of the
five regular voting members, one may be a member of the Shade Tree
Environmental Commission, if a member is willing and available, and
if not, said seat may be filled by a citizen member, and the remaining
members shall be citizens of Neptune Township interested in "green"
initiative activities. All voting members must live in the Township
of Neptune and continue to live in the Township of Neptune while a
member. The exception shall be that one voting member may be a nonresident
if said member has a business interest within the Township of Neptune
or expertise in environmental studies. On the initial appointments
to the Green Team, two voting members shall have a term of four years
each and other three voting members from the among the group shall
have a term of three years each; the two alternate members at large
shall have terms as follows: Alternate 1, two years; and Alternate
2, one year. The nonvoting Committee liaison, Director of Public Works
and Business Administrator shall serve for a one-year term.
b.
The Green Team shall be encouraged to seek participation of other
residents of the Township in all activities.
c.
The Green Team may create and disband subcommittees as they deem
appropriate or as requested by the Township Committee.
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The Green Team, at its annual meeting or reorganization meeting,
shall designate a Chairperson from among its voting members, who shall
serve for the term of Chairperson for one year. The Green Team may
re-elect the same individual as Chairperson on an annual basis at
their discretion. At any annual meeting of the Green Team, its members
shall elect, from among the voting members, all officers of the Green
Team and establish rules and procedures for its members to follow.
The Green Team shall keep accurate minutes of its meetings and activities,
and shall file an annual report with the Township Committee. The annual
report shall cover the activities and work of the Green Team and include
recommendation as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this
section. Approved minutes of meetings shall be filed with the Township
Clerk.
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This section shall be deemed an exercise of the powers of the
Township Committee to establish a committee with the responsibility
to research potential sustainable practices, including but not limited
to, renewable energy, energy conservation, greenhouse gas emissions
reductions, future electric car charging stations, and other environmentally
beneficial practices. The Green Team will also promote sustainable
practices to the community at large.
