[1985 Code § 2-13.1; New]
The nondepartmental boards, agencies, committees and commissions
shall be:
a.
Statutory.[1]
Board of Health
Planning Board
Board of Adjustment
Environmental Commission
Economic Development Commission
Recreation Commission
Ringwood Borough Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Erskine Lakes Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Skyline Lakes Volunteer Fire Company
Wanaque Valley Regional Sewer Authority
Local Assistance Board
Ringwood Ambulance Corps
b.
Nonstatutory.
Emergency Management Board
Juvenile Detention Advisory Committee
Open Space, Conservation, Recreation, Farmland and Historical
Advisory Committee.
Green Team
[Added 11-12-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-09]
[1985 Code § 2-13.2]
The Council may create such other nondepartmental boards and
agencies as it may deem desirable.
[1985 Code § 2-13.3]
Nonstatutory boards, agencies and commissions shall be advisory
to the Council, the Manager, and/or Borough Departments as appropriate,
and shall be provided staff assistance, on approval/direction of the
Manager, when needed and available within appropriated funds. A member
of Council may be appointed as liaison to each advisory board.
[1985 Code § 2-15.1]
A Board of Health of the Borough of Ringwood is hereby created
and established.
[1985 Code § 2-15.2]
The Board of Health shall have the powers set forth in N.J.S.A.
26:3-1 et seq.
[1985 Code § 2-15.3]
The Board of Health shall consist of seven members appointed
by the Council. Each Board member shall hold office for a term of
three years except in the case of vacancies. Each vacancy shall be
filled for the unexpired portion of the term only.
[1985 Code § 2-15.4]
The Board shall adopt rules and regulations for its own government
and issue directives to members of the Department of Health, subject
to the regulation of the Borough Manager with respect to the assignment,
hiring, firing and general administrative control of personnel and
subject to Borough practices regarding expenditures and fixing of
salaries.
[1985 Code § 2-15.5]
The Board of Health shall elect a President and Vice President
from among its members. It shall also appoint a Secretary for the
Board. An employee of the Borough may not be selected as Secretary
without approval of the Borough Manager.
[1985 Code § 2-19.1; Ord. No. 2003-04]
a.
Established. A Board of Recreation Commissioners of the Borough is
hereby created and established.
b.
Administration. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations for its
own government and shall be subject to the general direction of the
Borough Manager.
c.
Employees. All employees of the Recreation Department shall be hired
by and shall be accountable to the Borough Manager.
d.
Composition; Terms; Alternate Members.
1.
The Board shall consist of seven persons who shall be residents of
the Borough and shall be appointed for such terms as provided by law.
2.
The Board shall additionally consist of two alternate members designated
as Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2. The first term of Alternate
No. 1 shall be five years and the first term of Alternate No. 2 shall
be four years. Thereafter, all terms shall be for five years.
3.
No Alternate Members shall be permitted to act on any matter in which
the Alternate has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial
interest. An Alternate Member may, after public hearing if he/she
requests one, be removed by the Governing Body for cause.
4.
Alternate Members may participate in discussions of the proceedings
but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular
member of the Board of Recreation Commissioners. 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.
e.
The Board of Recreation Commissioners shall not have the power or
authority to acquire real property in its own name, and shall not
have the power to issue any bonds or any other evidence of indebtedness.
[Ord. No. 1974-31 § 1]
There is in and about the Borough a need to provide for the
planning, development, protection, use and maintenance of all environmental
resources contained within the territorial limits of said Borough.
N.J.S. 40:56A-1 et seq. provides the enabling legislation whereby
a municipality may create by ordinance an Environmental Commission
to conduct research into the use of open land areas within the Borough,
acquire property in the name of and with the approval of the Governing
Body, keep an index of all open lands and take other such steps as
it deems fit to fulfill its responsibilities.
The Environmental Commission may make recommendations such as,
but not limited to, those concerning open space preservation, water
resource management, air pollution control, solid waste management,
noise control, soil and landscape protection and environmental appearance
to the Borough or any constituted agency of the Borough.
The Borough Council has decided that it is in the best interest
of the Borough and its inhabitants that an Environmental Commission
be created to serve as an agency of the Borough and provide for its
environmental protection.
[Ord. No. 1974-31 § 1]
a.
Pursuant to the provisions of An Act Authorizing Municipalities to
Establish Environmental Commissions and Supplementing Title 40 of
the Revised Statutes (N.J.S. 40:56A-1 et seq.), an Environmental Commission
is hereby created.
b.
The Commission shall have all the power and duties as provided for
by N.J.S. 40:56A-1 et seq. and any other statutes hereafter enacted
and applicable thereto subject to the approval of the Mayor and Governing
Body.
[Ord. No. 1974-31 § 1]
The Mayor shall appoint the members of the Environmental Commission,
which shall consist of seven persons, citizens, and residents of the
Borough, one of whom shall also be a member of the Borough Planning
Board.
The Mayor shall designate one of the members to serve as Chairman
and Presiding Officer of the Commission.
Each Commissioner shall be appointed for a term of three years
and until appointment and qualification of his successor.
The Mayor or the Borough Council may remove any members of the
commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member and
the member so charged 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 the original appointment.
All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 1974-31 § 1]
The Environmental Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and shall make an annual report to the Borough Council.
[Ord. No. 1974-31 § 1]
The Borough Council may appropriate funds for the expenses incurred
by the Environmental Commission.
[Ord. No. 2002-10]
There is hereby established an Economic Development Commission
of the Borough of Ringwood.
[Ord. No. 2002-10]
It shall be the purpose of the Economic Development Commission:
a.
To inquire into, survey and publicize the extent, advantages and
utility of vacant and occupied lands of the Borough, whether publicly
owned or otherwise, for economic development;
b.
To advertise the economic advantages and opportunities of the Borough
and to encourage and accomplish economic development within the Borough;
c.
To solicit for purchase or lease the various lands and properties
of the Borough for economic development;
d.
To advise the Municipal Council, Planning Board and other municipal
entities on policies, rules and regulations and procedures to enhance
and encourage economic development and to comment on applications
before such entities; and
e.
To perform such functions and duties as may be assigned by the Municipal
Council.
[Ord. No. 2002-10]
The Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed
by the Borough Council for a term of five years. Vacancies in the
membership may be filled by the Borough Council for the unexpired
term. The members of the Commission shall choose annually from among
its members, a chairman and other officers, as it may deem necessary.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
[Ord. No. 2002-10]
Subject to the approval of the Manager, the officials, officers
and employees of the Borough shall assist the Commission where necessary
to carry out its functions. The Commission may employ such persons
as necessary to perform clerical functions. The Borough Council may
annually appropriate such sums as may be reasonably necessary to conduct
the operations of the Commission. The Commission shall keep accurate
records of its accounts.
[Ord. No. 2002-10]
The Commission shall make an annual report to the Borough Council
setting forth its operations and transactions for the preceding 12
months.
[Ord. No. 2002-17]
There is hereby established an Open Space, Conservation, Recreation,
Farmland and Historical Advisory Committee (hereinafter "the Committee").
[Ord. No. 2002-17; Ord. No. 2007-#02 § 2; Ord. No. 2013-#03]
a.
The Committee shall consist of:
1.
The Mayor; and
2.
Two Council Members appointed by the Council; and
3.
The Chairpersons of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Environmental
Commission, Recreation Commission.
4.
Four "at large" members of the general public, who shall be residents
of the Borough, but not serving as a representative of any other board
or commission.
b.
The Chairperson of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Environmental
Commission or Recreation Commission may designate a member to attend
meetings and act in his/her place and stead.
c.
The Councilmembers shall serve for a term of one year or until their
Council term expires, whichever occurs first.
d.
The initial four "at large" members terms shall consist of the following:
1) one current member with a term that does not expire until December
31, 2007, 2) one appointed member with a term that expires on December
31, 2007, and 3) two appointed members with two year terms that expire
on December 31, 2008.
e.
After the expiration of any "at large" terms, "at-large" members
shall be appointed to a term of three years and such appointments
shall be staggered such that only two of the four at-large members
are appointed for any of the same three year terms.
f.
Vacancies in the membership appointed by the Council shall be filled
by appointment by the Council for the unexpired terms.
[Ord. No. 2002-17]
The members of the Committee shall choose annually from among
its members a Chairperson and such other officers as it may deem necessary.
A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee.
The Committee shall adhere to, and be governed by, the provisions
of the Open Public Meetings Act.
[Ord. No. 2002-17]
The Committee shall inquire into and make recommendations to
the Council about matters pertaining to the acquisition, maintenance,
development and preservation of the lands for open space, recreation,
conservation, farmland and historical purposes; cooperate with other
relevant governmental and nongovernmental organizations in formulating
its recommendations; and perform such other duties as assigned by
the Council.
[Ord. No. 2002-04]
a.
Establishment. There is hereby established a fund to be designated:
"Trust Fund for Open Space, Conservation, Recreation, Farmland and
Historical Purposes."
b.
Authority of Council. The Municipal Council is hereby authorized
to acquire, maintain, develop and preserve lands for open space, conservation,
recreation, farmland and historical purposes and to determine the
amount of funds to be made available for such purposes. The Municipal
Council may proceed by way of gift, purchase or by eminent domain
proceeding to effectuate the aforesaid purposes.
c.
Funding. The Trust Fund shall be funded through the dedication to
the Trust Fund an amount equal to $0.01 per $100 of assessed valuation
of each annual tax levy. The Trust Fund may accept gifts, bequests
and devices. The funds accumulated within the Trust Fund shall be
used for the purposes aforesaid and may be used as a down payment
for the issuance of notes or bonds.
d.
Disposition of Property. No property, easement or other interest
in property acquired by the Trust Fund shall be sold or conveyed unless
and until authorized by a binding public referendum.
[Added 11-12-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-09]
A group of citizens dedicated to the sustainability of the community
and known as the Green Team, appointed by the Municipal Council, is
hereby established as an advisory committee.
a.
The Green Team shall report to the Municipal Council and Municipal
Manager and generally have the following duties, subject to the more
specific instructions or limitations.
b.
The general purposes for the Green Team shall include but not limited
to:
1.
Manage the Borough of Ringwood's participation in the "Sustainable
Jersey" program;
2.
Encourage the Borough staff to pursue sustainable practices where
possible and implement the governing body's environmental goals;
3.
Work with existing groups within the Borough whose actions affect
environmental issues so as to eliminate duplication and assure that
important tasks are covered;
4.
Coordinate input and provide management for the Green Team section
of the Borough website;
5.
Provide suggestions for further research and action to the Municipal
Council;
6.
Provide advice and suggestions to the Borough Planning Board, Board
of Adjustment, the Environmental Commission, the Recreation Commission
and all other boards and committees to assure that environmental issues
are considered in their deliberations and actions;
7.
Solicit and evaluate environmental ideas and suggestions from the
community;
8.
Promote the causes of sustainability within the Borough;
9.
Educate and encourage all municipal employees, residents and businesses
to participate in Green initiatives;
10.
Collaborate with public and private Green committees to ensure the
replication of best practices and to insure a coordinate effort within
the Borough of Ringwood and with neighboring communities.
a.
The Green Team shall consist of seven regular members appointed by
the Municipal Council, all of whom shall be residents of the Borough,
provided, however, the regular membership shall consist of at least
four of the following persons:
1.
One member from the Municipal Council;
2.
One member from the Ringwood Environmental Commission;
3.
One member from the Board of Health;
4.
One member from the Economic Development Commission;
5.
One member who resides in the area designated by the United States
Environmental Agency as the Ringwood Mines/Landfill area;
6.
One member from a nonprofit entity situated in the Borough of Ringwood.
b.
The term of office for regular members shall be for two years as
follows: One block of four initial appointees shall serve two years
(Block A), and thereafter appointees in Block A shall serve two years,
and one Block of three initial appointees shall serve one year (Block
B) and thereafter appointees in Block B shall serve two years.
c.
Alternate Members. The Municipal Council may also appoint not more
than three alternate members who shall be municipal residents. Alternate
members shall be designated at the time of appointment as "Alternate
No. 1; Alternate No. 2 and Alternate No. 3." The term of the alternate
members shall be two years, except that Alternate No. 3 shall be appointed
for an initial term of one year and thereafter the appointment of
Alternate No. 3 shall be for two years. An alternate member shall
participate in the absence or disqualification of a regular member.
d.
The Green Team shall annually select one member as Chairperson and
a second member as Vice Chairperson, the terms of which shall be one
year.
e.
All members shall serve without compensation.
a.
The initial organization of the Green Team shall occur within 15
days of the appointment of members pursuant to this section. Thereafter,
the Green Team shall organize annually within 15 days of January 1
of each year. Minutes shall be taken of each meeting and submitted
to the Municipal Council. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance
with Roberts Rules of Order and shall be subject to the provisions
of the Open Public Meeting Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
b.
No action shall be taken at any meeting without a quorum being present.
All actions shall be taken by an affirmative majority vote of the
members present at the meeting. A quorum shall consist of at least
four members.
c.
The Green Team shall meet at least once a month.
d.
Additional meetings of the Green Team may be scheduled by the Chair
at his/her discretion.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
section is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid,
such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this section,
which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
All ordinances or parts of ordinance inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
This section shall take effect 20 days after final passage as
provided by law.
