Editor's Note: By resolution of the Governing Body, the Borough
has authorized a services agreement with the Monmouth County Health
Service.
[1971 Code § 2-17.1; New]
There shall be a Board of Health Advisory Committee in the Borough
consisting of seven members appointed by the Mayor, with the advice
and consent of the Borough Council, for a term of three years, staggered
by reason of original appointment. 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.
[New]
The Board of Health Advisory Committee shall have the authority
to advise the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
The purpose of this section is to foster the openness of government
and provide citizens with information concerning the various appointed
municipal positions which exist within the Borough of Matawan. The
section further provides for a procedure whereby a citizen can indicate
his or her desire to serve in a particular appointed position. The
section also provides for a notification process so that those citizens
who have indicated a desire to hold a position will be notified when
that position is under consideration for appointment and will ultimately
be notified as to the action that was taken. Finally, the section
provides a means for determining vacancies for unexcused absences.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
The following terms as used in this section shall have the meaning
set forth below unless the context within which the term is used clearly
provides for a different meaning:
Shall mean any appointed position within the Borough government,
which is created either by statutory law or by ordinance or resolution.
Examples of such positions are Borough Historian, member of any board,
commission, agency, council or committee of the municipality.
Shall mean the official or body which by virtue of statutory
law or by ordinance or resolution is given the authority to appoint
a person to hold a particular appointed municipal position.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
The Borough Clerk shall cause a Register of Appointed Municipal
Positions to be prepared and maintained. Such register shall be made
available on the Borough's website and at the Borough Hall and shall
set forth at least the following:
a.
Title of each appointed municipal position;
b.
Brief description of the positions' powers and duties;
c.
Any special credentials or qualifications required to hold the position;
d.
The length of term for the position;
e.
The name of the person currently holding the position, the expiration
date of his or her term, and the number of vacant seats on the Board
or Commission;
f.
The dates/times and frequency of any meetings which the holder of
the position must attend; and
g.
The Appointing Authority for each board or commission, and who confirms
each appointment.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
The Borough Clerk shall maintain a current updated listing of
all existing vacancies for each appointed municipal position within
the municipality. Such list shall be made available free of charge
at the Municipal Clerk's Office and shall, in addition, be posted
by the Municipal Clerk on a bulletin board maintained for public announcements
in the Municipal Building and on the Borough's website.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
Unless essential for the proper functioning and/or carrying
on of business of the local agency upon which the vacancy has occurred,
a vacancy shall not be filled for a period of 30 days from its posting
in order to allow interested persons time to submit applications as
provided in 2-31.6 below.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
The Borough Clerk shall maintain an application form to be completed
by any person interested in serving in an appointed municipal position.
Such application shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:
(This form is on file in the office of the Borough Clerk.)
[Ord. No. 10-08]
An Application for Citizen Service filed for appointment to
an appointed municipal position shall be deemed a public record. A
person applying shall have their street address, telephone number
and email kept confidential.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
Any person interested in serving in an appointed municipal position
may file an application for such position with the Borough Clerk.
Such application(s) may be filed at any time, whether or not the appointed
municipal position sought is vacant. A person may withdraw his or
her application at any time.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
The Borough Clerk shall maintain all filed applications in a
file or binder, segregated for each board or commission.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
Prior to filling any appointed municipal position, the appropriate
Appointing Authority shall review each application filed for that
position. Each person having submitted an application for an appointed
municipal position under consideration to be filled shall be notified
of said vacancy. The Appointing Authority shall conduct such review,
investigation and/or interviews as the Appointing Authority deems
necessary or advisable, in its discretion. After a decision is reached
to fill a vacant appointed municipal position, all those who had submitted
an application for that position shall be notified of the appointing
decision.
[Ord. No. 10-08]
A vacancy shall be determined to exist on a Borough board, committee,
commission, authority or other applicable municipal agency, whenever
a member without being excused by a majority of the authorized members
of such body, fails to attend and participate at meetings of such
body for a period of three consecutive regular meetings or six consecutive
weeks, whichever is longer.
The applicable body upon which a vacancy has been determined
to have occurred shall notify the Appointing Authority in writing
of such determination; provided, however, that such vacancy is not
due to a legitimate illness.
Whenever a vacancy shall be deemed to have occurred pursuant
to the reasons set forth under N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1 or pursuant to
the terms of this section, the Appointing Authority shall forthwith
fill the office for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed by
law, ordinance or resolution.
[1971 Code § 2-19.1]
A Shade Tree Commission is established for the purpose of regulating,
planting, care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery
upon and in the streets, highways, public places, parks and parkways
of the Borough, except State highways unless the State Highway Department
assents thereto, and except County highways, parks and parkways unless
a County Shade Tree Commission is operative and gives assent thereto.
The Commission members shall be residents of the Borough and serve
without compensation except as hereinafter provided.
[1971 Code § 2-19.2]
The Shade Tree Commission shall consist of five members appointed
by the Mayor for a term of five years, except that those first appointed
shall be on a staggered basis. All appointments, except those to fill
vacancies, shall be effective January 1 next succeeding the appointment.
Any vacancy occurring by reason of the death, resignation or removal
of any Commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by the
Mayor.
[1971 Code § 2-19.3]
The Commission shall organize annually by the election of one
of its members as Chairman, and the appointment of a Secretary, who
need not be a member.
[1971 Code § 2-19.4; New; Ord.
No. 13-02]
The Shade Tree Commission shall have the power to:
a.
Recommend that the Mayor and Council adopt such ordinances and written
rules and regulations as may be necessary, pursuant to statute, and
for the proper interpretation of this section, administration and
enforcement, provided that the ordinances and regulations do not conflict
with this section and conform to the general standards.
b.
Exercise full and exclusive control over the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now located, or which may hereafter be planted, in any public highway, park or parkway, except such as are excluded pursuant to subsection 2-32.1, including the planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection thereof.
c.
Regulate and control the use of the ground surrounding the same,
so far as may be necessary for their proper growth, care and protection.
d.
Move or require the removal of any tree, or part thereof, dangerous
to public safety.
e.
Care for and control such parks and parkways; encourage arboriculture;
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.
f.
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, provided the suspected condition is first confirmed
by certificate issued by or on behalf of the New Jersey Department
of Agriculture.
g.
Undertake a review and approval of all applications submitted under the provisions of Chapter 24 for the Protection of Trees.
h.
The Commission may adopt a written protocol whereby one of its members
may be delegated to review and approve the application for tree removal
for application of a minor event involving no more than five trees.
[1971 Code § 2-19.5]
Except as hereinafter provided, the initial cost of all trees
planted by the Commission, the cost of planting the same, the cost
of the posts and boxes or guards used for their protection, and the
cost of the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous to public
safety shall, if the Commission so determines, in accordance with
rules and regulations for that purpose, be a charge upon the real
estate in front of which the tree shall be planted or removed as an
improvement. The cost, if it is so determined that it is to be paid
by the owner shall, unless paid directly to the Commission, be certified
to the Collector of Taxes and shall thereupon be a lien upon the real
estate, and shall be included in the next tax bill rendered to the
owner and collected in the same manner as other taxes against the
property.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to a planting
to replace a tree planted by the Commission or a planting in connection
with Arbor Day exercises or other educational demonstration.
[1971 Code § 2-19.6]
In every case where the owner will be charged with the cost
of planting any shade tree, the Commission shall give notice of the
meeting 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 or portions thereof,
on which the planting is proposed and require all persons who may
object to present their objections in writing at the office of the
Commission at or before the meeting. Before final action is taken,
all objections so filed shall be considered. The Commission shall
give reasonable notice of its intention to remove, or cause the removal
of a tree or part of a tree dangerous to public safety, unless public
safety requires immediate removal, in which case no notice shall be
necessary.
[1971 Code § 2-19.7]
No Statute giving any person, State, County or municipal board,
body or official, power or authority to lay 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 Shade Tree Commission
within whose jurisdiction the tree is located. In all cases, the Commission
shall reasonably cooperate with the person, board, body or official
for the general public good.
Nothing in this section shall be held to take away or diminish
any of the powers or authority of any County Park Commission over
the trees or shrubbery in any County park or parkway within its jurisdiction,
or to give any other commission or board any power or authority with
respect to such trees or shrubbery.
[1971 Code § 2-19.8]
During the month of December in each year, the Shade Tree Commission
shall certify to the Council the estimated sum necessary for the proper
conduct of its work during the ensuing fiscal year, which shall include
the sums estimated to be expended for such of the following items
as it is anticipated expenditure will be made:
a.
Payment of wages and salaries of employees;
b.
Expenses of Commission members in discharging official duties, including
expenses incident to attendance at professional meetings;
c.
Purchase of trees and shrubbery; and
d.
Purchase of necessary equipment and materials and the cost of services
for the prudent promotion of the work;
The Council shall annually appropriate such sum as it may deem
necessary for the purposes.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq. contains additional
provisions for Environmental Commission.
[1971 Code § 2-21.1; New]
There is established an Environmental Commission which shall
consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor for a
term of three years, except that those first appointed shall be on
a staggered basis. All members of the Commission shall be residents
of the Borough and one member shall be a member of the Planning Board.
All appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term
only. Members of the Commission shall serve without pay.
[1971 Code § 2-21.2]
The Mayor shall appoint one member of the Commission to serve
as Chairman and Presiding Officer.
[1971 Code § 2-21.3]
The Commission is established for the protection, development
and use of natural resources, including water resources located within
the Borough.
[1971 Code § 2-21.4]
A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall
be filled for the unexpired term only. The Mayor or Borough Council
may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written charges
served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member
shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel.
[1971 Code § 2-21.5]
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
a.
Subject to the prior approval of the Unified Planning Board and Council,
the Commission may acquire property, both real and personal, in the
name of the Borough, by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise or
lease, for any of the purposes of the Commission and it shall administer
the same for such easement (including conservation easement), covenant
or other contractual right (including a conveyance on conditions)
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.
b.
Conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas
of the Borough.
c.
To 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.
To coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar
purposes.
e.
Keep an index of all open areas, publicly and privately owned, including
open marsh lands, swamps, and other wetlands, and to obtain information
on the proper use of such areas.
f.
Recommend from time to time to the Unified Planning Board, plans
and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan of the Borough for development
and use of such areas.
g.
To do such other acts and things as are reasonably related to and
designed to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Commission,
including without limitation, the appointment and payment of such
clerks and other employees of the Commission which may be required
within the limits of the funds appropriated to the Commission.
h.
Keep records of the meetings and activities of the Commission and
make an annual report to the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 06-21]
The Environmental Commission may, by majority vote, invite participation
by associate members of at least five associate members of the Commission,
who will be appointed by the Commission for a term of one year as
associate members. The associate members shall be residents of the
Borough of Matawan. Associate members shall serve without compensation.
Associate members shall, as much as possible, consist of educators,
students; representative of environmental organizations, historians,
scientists, and business representatives. Associate members may participate
in all of the deliberations of the Commission, but shall not be voting
members of the Commission and shall not represent the Commission before
Mayor and Council or before any other public body. Associate members
may participate in all of the proceeding of the Environmental Commission.
Their terms as associate members are from January 1 to December 31
of the year of their appointment. The Environmental Commission reserves
the exclusive right to not reappoint any associate members. A majority
vote of the members of the Environmental Commission, shall at the
organization meeting of the Commission in January of any year, confirm
the appointment of associate members at the reorganization meeting.
The appointment of associate members to the Environmental Commission
shall follow the appointment and reorganization of members of the
Environmental Commission.
[Ord. No 97-38; Ord. No. 18-01 § 1; 2018-01 § 1]
There is established a Commission to be known and designated
as the Borough of Matawan Economic Development, Business and Redevelopment
Commission (EBD); the members of which shall be appointed by the Mayor
and approved by the Council.
[Ord. No. 97-38; Ord. No. 2018-01 § 2]
a.
The Commission shall consist of nine members, one of whom shall be
the Mayor or his designee; two shall be members of the Borough Council
appointed by the Mayor on the recommendation of the Council; one shall
be a member of the Unified Planning Board; three shall be residents
of the Borough of Matawan; and two members of the Matawan business
community.
b.
The terms of the Mayor and the members of the Council shall correspond
with their respective official tenures, the terms of the remaining
member shall be for three years each, staggered by reason of original
appointments. For purposes of appointment, the Governing Body shall
specify the initial terms of the members of the Commission initially
appointed.
c.
The terms of the Council members shall be on an annual basis, with
the appointments made by the Mayor on the recommendation of the Council.
d.
The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
e.
The Commission shall elect a Chairman from among its members on an
annual basis, which Chairman shall be a member of the Governing Body
of the Borough of Matawan.
f.
The terms of all members of the Commission shall commence on January
1 of the year of appointment.
[Ord. No. 97-38; Ord. No. 2018-01 § 3]
The duties of the Commission shall be as follows:
a.
To serve as the liaison between the Borough of Matawan and existing
and proposed businesses to improve communications as well as discuss
issues of mutual relevance and address any mutual concerns as it concerns
the well-being, commercial vitality, business presence, as well as
redevelopment issues in the Borough of Matawan.
b.
To analyze the several and various business communities in the Borough
of Matawan with a view of ascertaining and also enhancing the types
of businesses best suited to the economic and commercial improvements
of the Borough of Matawan and also to advance and provide for redevelopment
opportunities for the individuals and businesses in the Borough of
Matawan.
c.
To promote and advance economic opportunities, tax incentives for
business districts as well as make recommendations concerning commercial
uses to be considered as technology advances in the commercial and
development arena and for enhancement of the streetscape of the Borough
of Matawan.
d.
To encourage expansion and enhancement of existing businesses to
the best interest of the Borough of Matawan and its residents; and
to coordinate the interrelationship of the various business districts.
e.
To prepare, develop and distribute any and all types of communications
medium to attract and assist in companies and individuals wishing
to engage in redevelopment opportunities and locate or enhance existing
or new business in the Borough of Matawan.
[Ord. No. 97-38; Ord. No. 2018-01 § 4]
The Commission shall receive from all officials and all authorized
boards, departments of the Borough of Matawan, all information that
a fully functioning agency of the Borough of Matawan receives as well
as notifications of any hearings of any Unified Planning Board Applications
or request for zoning changes; inquiries for business opportunities
that wish to relocate in the Borough of Matawan that are filed with
the Clerk; and, will also receive any such additional assistance as
may be required in the performance of its duties. The Commission shall
also be given to all public municipal records and information which
may assist the Commission and its mandated duties.
[Ord. No. 2018-13 § 1]
There is established a Commission to be known and designated
as the Borough of Matawan Sports Commission, the members of which
shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council.
[Ord. No. 2018-13 § 2]
a.
The Commission shall consist of seven members nominated and appointed
by the Mayor with consent of Council.
b.
The terms of the Commission members shall be for one year, with the
appointments made by the Mayor with the consent of Council.
c.
The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
d.
The Commission shall elect a Chairperson from among its members on
an annual basis, which Chairperson shall not be a member of the Governing
Body of the Borough of Matawan.
e.
The terms of all members of the Commission shall commence on January
1 of the year of appointment, and terminate on December 31st of the
same year; or until a successor is appointed.
[Ord. No. 2018-13 § 3]
The duties of the Commission shall be as follows:
a.
To serve as the liaison between the Borough of Matawan and various
citizen and sporting groups and other organizations who wish to foster
sports activities and programs in Matawan.
b.
To develop and enhance the use of sports facilities and assist the
Borough in management and organization of the programs at such facilities.
c.
To promote and advance the use of our facilities for the general
public.
d.
To prepare, develop and distribute any and all types of communications
medium to attract and assist residents wishing to engage in sports
activities in the Borough of Matawan.
[Ord. No. 2018-13 § 4]
The Commission shall receive from all officials and all authorized
boards, departments of the Borough of Matawan, all information that
a fully functioning agency of the Borough of Matawan receives as well
as notifications of any hearings of the Unified Planning Board Applications
or request for zoning changes; and, will also receive any such additional
assistance as may be required in the performance of its duties. The
Commission shall also be given access to all public municipal records
and information which may assist the Commission in its mandated duties.
[Ord. No. 2018-13 § 5]
The recommendations of the Commission shall be communicated
on a monthly basis to the Clerk who shall forward same to the Governing
Body. Actions of the Commission may be reviewed and amended by the
Governing Body which reserves the final authority on the use of public
facilities.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.1; Ord. No. 07-09 § 1; Ord. No. 09-08]
There is hereby established a Recreation Commission which shall
consist of three members of the Matawan Borough Council. One member
shall be appointed by the Mayor as Recreation Commissioner and two
members of the Council shall be appointed by the Mayor as Commission
members. Said appointments shall be made on January 1 of each year
and shall terminate on December 31 of each year.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.2; Ord. No. 09-08]
The Recreation Commission shall meet at least twice a year,
which schedule of meetings shall be established by the Commissioner.
The Commission shall have the power to adopt the bylaws and rules
and regulations for the proper conduct of public recreation in and
for the Borough.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.3; Ord. No. 09-08]
The Commission shall have full control over the activities conducted
at public playgrounds, indoor recreation centers and other recreation
areas and facilities on any of the properties owned or controlled
by the Borough or on other properties where the consent of the owners
is first secured. The Recreation Commission shall have the power to
sponsor and conduct any form of general recreation and activity that
will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome
manner. The Commission will advise the Council as to the acquisition
of additional recreational facilities, and their development, but
the final determination for capital projects shall be the Council's
responsibility.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.3[a]; Ord. No. 09-08]
The Recreation Commissioner shall be the liaison between the
Matawan Borough Council and the other Recreation Commission members,
the Director of Recreation and the delegates. The Recreation Commissioner
shall act as liaison with all parties, organizations and commissions
to ensure maximization of general recreation and related activities
and shall report to the Recreation Commission regarding said activities.
The Recreation Commission shall have the final authority and control
over activities regarding general recreation related activities, as
well as public playgrounds, indoor recreation centers and other recreation
areas and facilities.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.4; Ord. No. 06-16 § 1; Ord. No. 09-08]
The Mayor, with confirmation of Council, shall have the power
to appoint a Director of Public Recreation. The Director of Public
Recreation shall be trained and qualified for the work of planning
and directing public recreation. The Director of Public Recreation
shall be responsible for the daily operations of public recreation
within the Borough of Matawan and any affiliated programs. The Director
of Public Recreation shall be responsible to and act under the direction
of the Recreation Commission. The Director of Public Recreation shall
assist the Recreation Commission in performance of its duties and
establishment and administration of its budget. The Director shall
be assisted by the Delegates to perform all recreational programs.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.5; Ord. No. 09-08]
a.
The Director of Public Recreation shall make an annual report to
the Mayor and Council which shall include a report on the activities
carried on by the Commission and a financial report. The Director
of Public Recreation shall make supplementary reports at any time
he/she is requested to do so by the Mayor and Council.
b.
The Director of Public Recreation shall annually prepare and submit
a budget to the Mayor and Council for consideration and approval.
The items as approved shall be included in the municipal budget. The
Director of Public Recreation shall be responsible for the expenditures
and shall refrain from over expending any line item classification
as contained in its budget submission by 20% or more, without prior
Council approval for such expenditure.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.6; Ord. No. 09-08]
The Commission and/or the Director of Public Recreation are
expressly granted the right to receive gifts or bequests of money
or other personal property. Such gifts or bequests, if not otherwise
limited by the donor, may be used by the Commission for any of the
activities carried on by the Commission pursuant to this section.
[Ord. No. 95-32 § 2-20.7; Ord. No. 09-08]
a.
Establishment. There is hereby created the Recreation Delegates of
the Borough of Matawan, which shall serve in accordance with the provisions
of this section.
b.
Membership; Terms; Alternates; Compensation. The Recreation Delegates
shall consist of seven members and two alternates appointed by the
Mayor with the consent of the Council. Each member shall serve for
a term of five years, and the members first appointed shall be appointed
for terms of one, two, three, and four years respectively, in such
manner that the term of at least three members shall expire in each
year. After the initial appointments of the seven members and at the
end of the first year and each successive year, all appointments shall
be for terms of five years, and, if vacancies occur, said vacancies
shall be filled for the unexpired terms only. The alternate members
shall be appointed each year and shall serve one-year terms. The members
shall serve until their respective successors are appointed. The members
shall receive no compensation for their services. All members shall
be residents of the Borough of Matawan. All members shall comply with
any regulatory mandates that are propagated by the State, County of
regional authority that deals with composition of membership and ability
to serve.
c.
Elected Officers. The members of the Recreation Delegates shall elect
annually, from among their number, a Chairman and a Vice Chairman,
Treasurer and Secretary. The elected officers shall serve for terms
of one year and shall be eligible for reelection in successive years.
d.
Advisement; Responsibility to Implement Programs. The Recreation
Delegates shall advise the Director of Public Recreation concerning
recreation and the use of parks and other designated areas for recreational
purposes. It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Public
Recreation to ensure the implementation of recreation programs recommended
through the Recreation Delegates.
e.
Powers and Duties. The Recreation Delegates shall under the Director
of Public Recreation:
1.
Act in advisory capacity to the Director of Public Recreation in
all matters pertaining to the utilization of parks and recreation
programs and recreational areas for the implementation of the recreational
programs.
2.
Act in an advisory capacity to the Director of Public Recreation
in the annual budget process as it applies to recreation programs
and make recommendations with respect to the Director of Public Recreation
for submission to the Mayor and Council.
3.
Advise the Director of Public Recreation in the planning of parks
and recreation programs therein for the users of said parks and recreation
programs and promote and stimulate public interest and, to that end,
solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities
and other public and private agencies interested therein.
4.
Make recommendations of policies to Director of Public Recreation
for the acquisition, development and improvement of parks and playgrounds.
5.
Make recommendations to the Director of Public Recreation fees for
participation in Borough of Matawan sponsored recreation activities
for both Borough residents and nonresidents.
6.
Make recommendations with the Director of Public Recreation on staffing
needs for the implementation of the parks and recreation programs.
7.
Make recommendations to the Director of Public Recreation on matters
pertaining to all lands, playgrounds, and recreation places owned
or leased by the Borough. Make recommendations to the Director of
Public Recreation on appropriate rules, regulations and bylaws for
the use of said facilities.
f.
Functions; Responsibilities. The Recreation Delegates shall also
perform the following functions:
1.
Help interpret the recreational needs and desires of the community.
2.
Continually study and evaluate the programs existing in the community.
3.
Disseminate public information to the community regarding historical
legacy and traditions of the Borough of Matawan.
4.
Engage in public information to the community regarding the benefits
of participation in the various programs offered and the values to
be derived from participation in those memberships as well as recruit
volunteer leadership and participation.
[1971 Code § 2-23.1]
A Historical Sites Commission is established to preserve historical
sites and recommend the acquisition of future sites to be preserved.
[1971 Code § 2-23.2]
The Commission shall consist of seven persons, residents of
the Borough, to be appointed as follows:
a.
Three members to be selected by the Mayor with the advice and consent
of the Council;
b.
Three members to be nominated by the Matawan Borough Historical Society,
and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council;
and
c.
One member of the Borough Council to be appointed by the Mayor. Each
selected member except the Council member shall serve for a term of
three years.
d.
The Council member shall serve for a term consistent with his term
of office on the Borough Council.
All appointments except initial appointments and those to fill
vacancy, shall be effective January 1, next succeeding the appointment.
Any vacancy occurring shall be filled for the unexpired term by the
nomination of a replacement by the appropriate selecting body depending
upon the category of the vacant Commissioner.
[1971 Code § 2-23.3]
The Commission shall organize immediately upon its appointments.
The Commission shall have monthly meetings, as may be determined by
the Commission. The Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Commission
shall be elected by the members of the Commission at its organization
meeting each year.
[1971 Code § 2-23.4]
The Secretary of the Commission shall submit quarterly reports
in writing to the Borough Clerk.
[1971 Code § 2-23.5]
The members of the Historical Sites Commission shall serve without
compensation.
[1971 Code § 2-23.6]
The powers and duties vested in the Commission are hereby defined
and designated as follows:
a.
Provide for the maintenance, operation, use, management, regulation,
control and supervision of all historical sites designated by the
Borough Council;
b.
Make recommendations to the Borough Council for the acquisition of
historical sites;
c.
Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the use of historical
sites;
d.
Submit a recommended budget in December of each year for the costs
and expenses of the Commission; and
e.
With a prior approval of the Borough Council, designate the use of
such historical sites and recommendations for any changes in use.
[Ord. No. 98-41]
A Safety Committee of the Borough is hereby established. The
members of the Safety Committee, with the exception of the Public
Safety Commissioner, shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent
of the Council.
[Ord. No. 98-41]
The Committee shall be composed of the following persons:
Public Works representative.
Water Department representative.
Public Safety Committee Commissioner.
Member at Large - Borough resident.
[Ord. No. 98-41]
The purpose of the Safety Committee is to promote safety in
the municipal workplace and upon publicly owned and operated land
improvements and infrastructure.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 1]
A Special Events Committee is herewith established to consist
of the Borough Administrator; Borough Clerk or her designee; Police
Chief or his designee; Fire Chief or his designee; First Aid Captain
or his designee; Director of Public Works or his designee; a representative
of the Health Department; a representative from the Borough Council
assigned as liaison by the Mayor on an annual term which appointment
is made on the date of the annual Reorganization Meeting of Mayor
and Council in January; the Director of Recreation or her designee;
and a member or the general public who shall be a resident of the
Borough of Matawan, appointed to an annual term by Mayor on the date
of the annual Reorganization of Council in January. All Committee
members shall serve without compensation. Other than the citizen member
of the Committee, all other Committee members are ex officio members
for the duration of their office unless relieved by a majority vote
by members of the Borough Council. All Committee members are accorded
one vote on any given issue. Committee members shall, at their first
meeting in any calendar year elect a Chair and Vice Chair from their
members who shall preside over the meetings of the Committee. The
term of the Chair and Vice Chair shall be for one year.
[Ord. No. 06-23 §§ 1,
2, 3, 4; New]
a.
Requests to Mayor and Council for the use of parks, playgrounds,
public streets, public facilities, plazas, municipal facilities by
any individual or group shall be referred to the Special Events Committee
for review by the Committee on issues concerning the feasibility of
the request and conditions that may be attached to any approval that
concern health, safety and well being of the residents of the Borough
of Matawan. The Committee may consider the costs to the municipality
of the undertaking of the event by any police, fire, first aid, public
works or administrative cost to the residents of Matawan and may condition
its recommendation of approval of the event by Mayor and Council subject
to any reasonable conditions that must be met by the applicant and
the payment of the public costs that would be incurred by agencies
and departments of the Borough of Matawan for the orderly undertaking
of the event.
b.
Final Authority. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section,
Mayor and Council reserve the final authority to accept or reject
the recommendations of the Committee and reserve unto itself the ability
by majority vote of Council to rule on any request without referral
to the Special Events Committee.
c.
Exemptions. Borough Agencies or Departments who are the sponsors
of any public event may request permission for the use of facilities
and the scheduling of events directly to Mayor and Council but the
Mayor and Council may refer the request to review by the Special Events
Committee to coordinate planning for the event.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 5]
Any adverse decision of the Special Events Committee or any
conditions attached to the approval of an event may be appealed by
any applicant to the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 6]
Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject by majority vote
of Council any approval granted by the Special Events Committee when
it is determined that it is not in the best interests of the residents
of the Borough of Matawan and the event impacts on the public health,
safety and well being of the residents of Matawan.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 7]
The Special Events Committee shall prepare an application form
that shall be submitted by any applicant seeking permission for a
public event or the use of public facilities.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 8]
Editor's Note: See Chapter 10, use of Municipal Buildings.
Nothing contained in the within section shall apply to any request
for the use of the Matawan Community Center, which is regulated under
a separate Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 9]
The Borough Clerk or her designee shall be appointed the secretary
of the Special Events Committee and is delegated with the recording
and maintenance of the minutes of the deliberations and actions of
the Special Events Committee.
[Ord. No. 06-23 § 10]
The deliberations of the Special Events Committee shall be open
to the public and the public is invited to comment on any application
before the Committee.
[Ord. No. 12-18]
A Disability Accessibility Committee to ensure for continued
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for all
Borough public buildings and properties, and to make recommendations
on any various policies, issues, needs and future of said buildings,
properties and projects.
[Ord. No. 12-18]
The Committee shall consist of five persons, to be appointed
as follows:
a.
One representative from the Public Works Department to be selected
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, shall serve
for a term of one year;
b.
One representative from the Construction Department to be selected
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, shall serve
for a term of one year;
c.
One representative-at-large to be selected by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the Council, shall serve for a term of three
years;
d.
Two members of the Borough Council to be appointed by the Mayor,
shall serve for a term of one year; preferably an individual with
sensitivity to disability related issues.
All appointments except initial appointments and those to fill
vacancy shall be effective January 1, next succeeding the appointment.
Any vacancy occurring shall be filled for the unexpired term by the
nomination of a replacement by the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 12-18]
The Secretary of the Committee shall submit quarterly reports
in writing to the Borough Clerk.
[Ord. No. 12-18]
The members of the Disability Accessibility Committee shall
serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 12-18]
a.
The Committee shall organize annually by the election of one of its
members as Chairman, and the appointment of a Secretary, who need
not be a member.
b.
The Disability Accessibility Committee shall meet the second Monday
in January for their reorganization and at such time will set dates
for their quarterly meetings.
c.
The meeting dates shall be advertised in a newspaper recognized by
the Borough and the meetings shall be open to the public.
[Ord. No. 12-18]
The Committee shall, when appropriate, recommend policies and
procedures to implement the intent and municipal obligations of the
ADA; and shall, once yearly issue a report of its activities and its
proceedings to the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 13-07]
a.
Established. It is hereby established in the Borough a volunteer
CERT.
b.
Membership. The CERT shall consist of up to 50 members, all of whom
shall be under the supervision, and respond to the direction of, the
Borough's Emergency Management Coordinator.
c.
Appointment; Term of Office; Qualifications. Members of the CERT
shall be appointed by the Borough Council and shall serve terms of
one year. CERT members shall be at least 18 years of age and shall
undergo mandatory training in areas such as disaster preparedness,
disaster fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light search
and rescue operations, disaster psychology and team organization,
and anti-terrorism. Such training shall be organized by the Borough
and in accordance with the curriculum established by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
d.
On-Going Training. CERT members serving multiple terms shall be required
to undergo continuing training as required by the Borough.
[Ord. No. 2015-21]
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Matawan herewith create
an Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (hereinafter, "the Committee")
to be composed of three members appointed by the Mayor on an annual
basis beginning January 1, 2016, which appointments shall be for a
one-year period, subject to confirmation by the Council of the Borough
of Matawan. The members shall serve until successors are qualified
if no appointment is made on the anniversary of that member's appointment.
[Ord. No. 2015-21]
The members of the Committee shall not be employees of the Borough
of Matawan and shall be unpaid, and the members shall not be able
to receive any consideration or remuneration other than membership
in the Committee.
[Ord. No. 2015-21]
The Committee shall meet on an as-needed basis and shall provide
reports to the Mayor and Council by May 31 and September 31 of every
year concerning its activities and shall make regular recommendations
to the Mayor and Council concerning issues involving animal welfare
and shall be afforded opportunities for the dissemination of information
on the Borough's website concerning animal welfare issues as they
arise, subject to the approval of the chief administrative office
of the Borough of Matawan.
[Ord. No. 2015-21]
The Committee shall not have any rights, duties, or obligations
that are specifically delegated by law to enforcement agencies of
the State, County, or Municipality concerning animal cruelty issues
of any type.
