[1982 Code § 54-1; Ord. #86]
The regulation, 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 County parks and parkways, shall be exercised by and be under the authority of a commission which shall be known as the "Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Tinton Falls."
[1982 Code § 54-2; Ord. #86; Ord. #466]
The Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor, which members shall be residents of the Borough and shall serve without compensation, except as hereinafter provided.
[1982 Code § 54-3; Ord. #86; Ord. #466]
All appointments, except to fill vacancies, shall be for the full term of five years, to take effect on January 1. Any vacancy occurring by reason of the death, resignation or removal of any Commissioner shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor.
[1982 Code § 54-4; Ord. #86]
The Commission shall organize annually by the election of one of its members as President and the appointment of a Secretary, who need not be a member. The salary of the Secretary and all other employees shall be fixed by the Commission.
[1982 Code § 54-5; Ord. #86]
The Shade Tree Commission shall have power to:
a. 
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 County parks or parkways, of the municipality for which it was created, 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, at the expense of the owner of such tree.
d. 
Remove any tree or part thereof at the request and expense of the owner of such tree.
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 governing body of the municipality, any and all ordinances necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions hereof.
f. 
Contract with the owner of any real estate in the Borough to supply to him material and labor for the purpose of planting, cultivating or removing trees, grass, flowers or shrubbery, and charge the actual cost thereof to such owner. If, after such material or labor is supplied, payment therefor is not made on demand, such Commission may certify the actual cost thereof to the Collector of Taxes, whereupon the sum so certified shall be collected by the Collector as other taxes on real property are collected in the Borough.
[1982 Code § 54-6; Ord. #86]
This chapter is enacted pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 to 40:64-14 inclusive, and the Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Tinton Falls may exercise any of the powers and shall perform all the duties as are conferred upon it pursuant to Statutes.
[Ord. #89-706 Preamble]
Upon the adoption of the change in Charter of the Borough of Tinton Falls, an Environmental Commission existed but which was subsequently dissolved; and the Borough desires to preserve and protect its natural resources and sensitive areas. The Borough wishes to establish an Environmental Commission for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources and to promote open space and to prevent degradation of the environment through improper use of land within the Borough; and an Environmental Commission is not a public body incorporate and therefore does not institute a political subdivision of the State and is therefore subject to the administration of government pursuant to the Mayor-Council Plan of government pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1 et seq.
[Ord. #89-706 § 1; Ord. #93-822]
There is hereby created, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 an Environmental Commission which shall consist of seven Commissioners and two Alternate Commissioners all of whom shall be residents of the Borough and one of whom shall be a member of the Planning Board. Each member of the Environmental Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Borough Council and shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. #89-706 § 2; Ord. #93-822]
a. 
General. The Commissioners of the Environmental Commission shall serve for a term of three consecutive years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The two Alternate Commissioners shall serve for a term of two years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
b. 
Terms of Office of Initial Commissioners. The initial Commissioners, first appointed to the Environmental Commission by the Mayor shall serve for the following initial terms:
1. 
Two Commissioners for a term of one year; and
2. 
Two Commissioners for a term of two years; and
3. 
Three Commissioners for a term of three years.
4. 
Two Alternate Commissioners. Alternate No. 1 for a term of two years and Alternate No. 2 for a term of one year.
c. 
Vacancy. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of the terms shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Mayor.
d. 
Removal. The Mayor or the Borough Council may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written charges served upon the Commissioner and after a hearing thereon at which the Commissioner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by Counsel.
e. 
Exception. Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, the term of any Commissioner common to the Planning Board shall expire upon the expiration of the term of membership on the Planning Board.
[Ord. #89-706, § 3]
a. 
For purposes of administration, staffing and budgeting, other than legal counsel, the Environmental Commission is hereby placed within the Department of Administration, Division of Planning and Zoning.
b. 
Legal counsel to the Environmental Commission shall be appointed by the Director, Department of Law, and for purposes of budgeting control, shall be an employee within the Department of Law.
c. 
The Mayor shall designate one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the Commission.
d. 
The Commission may establish any rules necessary for the orderly conduct of its business. Any matter not covered by its adopted rules shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.
e. 
There shall be maintained, by the Division of Planning and Zoning, a record which shall be opened to the public, of the Commission's resolutions, proceedings and actions. The Environmental Commission shall keep such records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the Borough Council.
[Ord. #89-706, § 4]
The Environmental Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
a. 
To conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the Borough and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes and may, upon the approval of the Director, Department of Administration, advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its purposes.
b. 
To 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 from time to time recommend to the Planning Board, plans and programs for inclusion in a municipal master plan and the development and use of such areas.
c. 
To study and make recommendations 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.
[Ord. #89-706, § 5]
The Environmental Commission may not acquire property, either real or personal, in the name of the municipality either by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise or lease or otherwise. The Environmental Commission may recommend to the Borough Council the acquisition of any such property, either real or personal, which may be necessary to acquire, maintain, improve, protect, limit the future use of, or otherwise conserve improperly utilized open spaces and other land and water areas in the Borough.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 3-38, Historic Preservation Commission, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 89-712 was relocated by Ordinance No. 96-929 to Chapter 85, Development Regulations. Chapter 85 was subsequently replaced by Chapter 40, Land Use. See Chapter 40 for the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Editor's Note: Section 3-39, Open Space Committee was deleted in entirety by Ordinance No. 2016-1400.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 3-40, Technical Advisory Committee, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 06-1193, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 12-1339.
There is hereby established the "Alliance Committee to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse" within the Borough of Tinton Falls, which Committee shall consist of at least seven members and two alternates whose terms and powers shall be heretofore set forth.
[Ord. #06-1189, § 1-2]
The Alliance Committee to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse shall be comprised of the following persons: seven members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough, with recommendation that such members may include persons from the following categories:
a. 
Municipal Government (non-police).
b. 
Local School.
c. 
Local Police Department.
d. 
Civic and/or Business Association.
e. 
Citizens.
f. 
Parent Teacher's Association.
g. 
School Board.
h. 
Superintendent of Schools.
i. 
Substance Awareness (Student Assistance) Coordinator.
j. 
Teachers Bargaining Unit.
k. 
Chamber of Commerce.
l. 
Local Court System.
m. 
Clergy.
n. 
Civic Association.
o. 
Labor Union.
p. 
Media.
q. 
Youth (under 18 years of age).
r. 
Senior (over 65 years of age).
s. 
Local Businesses.
t. 
Recovering Alcoholic.
u. 
Recovering Drug Abuser.
Two alternate members appointed by the Mayor whose vote is registered to service when a regular member is absent from a meeting and which member shall serve as regular member in order of priority of appointment, upon the vacancy of a regular member.
[Ord. #06-1189, § 1-2]
Three regular members of four-year terms; two regular members for three-year terms; two regular members for two-year terms; alternate members for two-year terms.
[Ord. #06-1189, § 1-2]
The Alliance Committee for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse shall be charged to render such services as will accomplish its mission statement as follows:
To reduce and eliminate the incidence, prevalence, and impact of alcoholism and drug abuse in Tinton Falls through planning for and provision of services, projects and programs that provide education and preventions.
To reduce and eliminate through prevention, education and alternative methods, the behavior that causes and effects juvenile delinquency.
The Alliance Committee will function as a force for change, striving to be well informed, identifying aspects of the problem and seeking prevention strategies.
The Committee may undertake such additional actions as they may deem provident and make such recommendations as they may deem appropriate to the Mayor of the Borough of Tinton Falls including but not limited to:
a. 
To conduct at least one meeting of the Committee on a bimonthly basis.
b. 
To maintain an agenda for and written minutes of all Committee meetings.
c. 
To establish an annual calendar of Committee meetings at the Committee annual organizational meeting.
d. 
To develop and adhere to Committee bylaws which should include that a quorum be defined as 50% of the Committee members plus one and that a quorum of the Committee shall be required for Committee action to be taken.
e. 
To conduct an assessment of the community to determine the needs of the community concerning alcoholism and drug abuse issues to include identification of: (1) existing efforts and services to reduce alcoholism and drug abuse and (2) existing efforts and services to reduce identified high-risk factors.
f. 
To conduct all Committee meetings in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:40-1 et seq. — "Sunshine Open Meetings."
g. 
To receive and review at least quarterly from the local police department a statistical report on alcohol/drug abuse-related offenses and related police activities in the municipality.
h. 
To receive and review at least quarterly from the local school district a report on school alcohol/drug abuse prevention and intervention activities and to document the provision of an approved drug and alcohol curriculum for public school students in grades K through 12.
i. 
To conduct at least one meeting with the local health officer to discuss Committee activities.
j. 
To receive and review from the municipal government a copy of its employee drug/alcohol policy for municipal employees.
k. 
To receive and review from the Board of Education a copy of the local school district's employee drug/alcohol policy for school employees.
l. 
To conduct activities in support of local drunk driving prevention activities including law enforcement activities.
m. 
To assure that any materials developed for distribution, publication or advertisement using D.E.D.R. funds contain a statement acknowledging the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse as the source.
n. 
To assure that all proposed prevention/early intervention efforts shall be coordinated with existing health and social systems in the community and demonstrate strong linkages with existing alcoholism, drug abuse and related agencies (including demonstration of the inclusion and involvement of community members in program development and/or implementation.)
o. 
To assure and agree that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion or handicap be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by Borough of Tinton Falls funds, the State of New Jersey funds or County of Monmouth funds.
p. 
To develop, demonstrate and maintain cooperative working relationships with community groups and organizations such as the Juvenile Conference Committee, Chamber of Commerce and other groups compatible with the purpose and functions of the Committee including schools, law enforcement, etc.
q. 
To provide (in a timely manner) fiscal and program reports, describing the types and quantities of service rendered to the Borough Administrator and Mayor.
[Ord. #06-1189, § 5]
Public meetings shall be held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The Committee shall maintain and submit to the Borough Clerk written summaries of minutes of all meetings held.
[Ord. #06-1189, § 6]
The members of the Alliance Committee shall annually elect a Chairman as well as Vice-Chairman to serve as the president officer in the absence of the Chairman herein. The Committee shall also select a Secretary whose functions shall be to maintain minutes of the Committee's meetings and transmit all correspondence of the Committee.
[Ord. #06-1189, § 7]
The Alliance Committee shall hold its initial organization meeting within 30 days following the effective date of this section[1] and shall hold such other meetings as they may deem provident and/or as are requested by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Tinton Falls.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 06-1189, codified herein as Section 3-41, was adopted July 11, 2006.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 3-42, Community Activities Committee, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 09-1264, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 12-1339.