[Ord. No. 2523]
Members of the Council, elected as provided by Charter, for
terms beginning July 1, 1990, shall be paid in accordance with the
annual Salary Ordinance in the same manner as all other officers and
employees.
[Ord. No. 2523]
All powers of the municipality and the determination of all
matters of policy shall be vested in the Township Council, except
as otherwise provided by the Charter, General Law, or the Administrative
Code.
[Ord. No. 2523]
Vacancies on the Council shall be filled in the manner prescribed
by law.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2929]
The Mayor shall be elected for a four-year term by the citizens
of the Township.
The Council shall select a Deputy Mayor by majority vote, or
as otherwise provided by charter or General Law to serve for a term
of one year.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Mayor shall have only such powers and duties as Mayor as
are expressly provided by this chapter, the Charter, General Law,
or the Administrative Code.
[Ord. No. 2523]
a.
All meetings, including pre-meeting conferences, shall be public
and held at times and places fixed by the Council, in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S. 10:4-6 et seq.). Exceptions,
if any, shall be authorized therein.
b.
The Council shall schedule its regular meetings and conference meetings
by resolution adopted from time to time.
c.
Pre-meeting Conferences. The Council may hold pre-meeting conferences
in preparation for regular meetings, as permitted by law.
d.
Special Meetings. The Mayor may call special Council meetings and
shall do so upon written request of the majority of the whole Council.
The request and call for a special meeting shall state the purpose
thereof, and no other business shall be transacted. The call shall
be filed with the Township Clerk, at least 24 hours before the time
for which the meeting is called, provided that if the Mayor declares
an emergency affecting the public health or safety, the call so stating
may be filed three hours before the meeting. Upon receipt of notice,
the Clerk shall forthwith notify each member and member-elect, make
copies of the call available to the press, and post at least one copy
in a prominent place on the front door of the municipal building.
[Ord. No. 2523]
Members-elect of the Council shall be notified of all Council
meetings to be held between election day and the date of organization,
as if they were incumbents. They shall be entitled to attend all such
meetings and to participate in all pre-meeting conferences without
vote.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Council may, by resolution, adopt bylaws and procedural
rules.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Council shall appoint an independent auditor to make an
annual audit of the municipal accounts and financial records as required
by law.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2670; Ord. No.
3222]
There shall be the following departments under the direct administrative
control of the Manager:
a.
Office of the Manager;
b.
Office of the Township Clerk;
c.
Department of Finance;
d.
Department of Public Works;
e.
Department of Health and Human Services;
f.
Department of Planning and Development;
g.
Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs;
h.
Municipal Court;
i.
Department of Police;
j.
Department of Fire;
k.
Office of the Township Attorney.
l.
Department of Information Technology.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The internal organization of each department shall be recommended
by the head of that department, approved by the Manager and adopted
by resolution of the council, unless otherwise provided herein. Any
plan calling for changes in personnel strength or in classification
or pay of employees shall require approval of the Council by resolution.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Council shall determine the allocation of all functions
of government among the departments.
[Ord. No. 2523]
Pursuant to the authority of N.J.S. 40:69A-89, there is hereby
created the office of Township Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Township Manager shall be appointed by the Council, pursuant
to the provisions of N.J.S. 40:69A-92. The Township Manager shall,
prior to appointment, be qualified in accordance with N.J.S. 40:69A-92.
The term of the Township Manager shall be governed by the provisions
of N.J.S. 40:69A-93.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 3414]
a.
In accordance with N.J.S. 40:69A-95, the Township Manager shall:
1.
Be the chief executive and administrative official of the municipality.
2.
Execute all laws and ordinances of the municipality.
3.
Appoint and remove a Deputy Manager if one be authorized by the Council,
all department heads and all other officers, subordinates and assistants,
except a Municipal Tax Assessor, for whose selection or removal no
other method is provided in this section, except that he may authorize
the head of a department to appoint and remove subordinates in such
department, supervise and control his appointees, and report all appointments
or removals at the next meeting thereafter of the Municipal Council.
4.
Negotiate contracts for the municipality, subject to the approval
of the Municipal Council, make recommendations concerning the nature
and location of municipal improvements and execute municipal improvements
as determined by the Municipal Council.
5.
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the municipality
or its inhabitants in any statute, public utility franchise or other
contract are faithfully kept and performed, and upon knowledge of
any violation, call the same to the attention of the Municipal Council.
6.
Attend all meetings of the Municipal Council with the right to take
part in the discussions, but without the right to vote.
7.
Recommend to the Municipal Council for adoption such measures as
he may deem necessary or expedient, keep the Council advised of the
financial condition of the municipality, make reports to the Council
as requested by it and at least once a year make an annual report
of his work for the benefit of the Council and the public.
8.
Investigate at any time the affairs of any employee or department
of the municipality.
9.
Shall have supervisory authority and control over the following departments:
Office of the Clerk, Department of Finance, Department of Police,
Department of Fire, Department of Public Works, Department of Health
and Human Services, Department of Planning and Development, and the
Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
10.
Shall have administrative authority over the following departments:
Municipal Court and Department of Law.
11.
Perform such other duties as may be required of the Municipal Manager
by ordinance or resolution of the Municipal Council.
b.
The Township Manager shall be responsible for the Council for carrying
out all policies established by it and for the proper administration
of all affairs of the municipality within the jurisdiction of the
Council. In addition to the above, the Township Manager shall also:
1.
Represent the municipality and assert its proper interest in relation
to this State and other political subdivisions and with respect to
municipal contracts and franchises.
2.
Study the governmental and administrative operations and needs of
the municipal government and prepare and recommend to the Council
necessary and desirable plans and programs to meet present and foreseeable
needs.
3.
Receive and reply to inquiries and complaints concerning township
business, provide information and assistance and remedy or cause to
be remedied the source of any just complaint.
c.
Conduct studies of the present and future business environment needs
of the Township, and develop immediate and long range plans, in consultation
with the Business Advisory Council, for recommendation to the Municipal
Council.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2733 § 1; Ord. No. 01-2879 § 1; amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 3628]
The Township Manager, to the extent not prohibited by law, shall:
a.
Direct and supervise all departments and officers of the municipal
government and be responsible for the maintenance of sound personnel
policies and administrative practices.
b.
Approve all bills and vouchers for payment.
c.
Maintain a continuing review and analysis of budget operations, work
programs and costs of municipal services.
d.
Establish working, personnel, vacation and sick leave schedules and
appropriate records and reports.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Township Manager shall be responsible for preparation of
the municipal budget in accordance with N.J.S. 40:69A-96. He shall
control the expenditure programs of each department and office through
the application of work programs and periodic allotments of budget
appropriations. No department or office shall incur any expenditure
in excess of the amount so allocated. Whenever it shall appear to
the Township Manager that the amount appropriated for any department
or any purpose within a department, in excess of the amount required
to be expended to provide the quantity and quality of service authorized
by the budget, the Township Manager may, by administrative order,
reduce the amount available for expenditure by any department during
the remainder of any year.
[Ord. No. 2523; amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 3628]
a.
There is hereby created the position of Purchasing Agent for the
Township of Belleville.
b.
The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the Mayor and Council.
c.
The Purchasing Agent is required to possess a valid Qualified Purchasing
Agent certificate, as issued by the New Jersey Division of Local Government
Services, Department of Community Affairs.
d.
The Purchasing Agent shall have, on behalf of the Mayor and Council
of the Township of Belleville, the authority, responsibility and accountability
for the purchasing activity pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.); to prepare public advertising for and
to receive bids and requests for proposals for the provision or performance
of goods, services and construction contracts, and conduct any activities
as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function of the
Township of Belleville.
e.
All materials, supplies and equipment, work and labor under contract
required by any department, office or agency of the municipality shall
be purchased by or under the direction and supervision of the Purchasing
Agent.
f.
Purchases shall be authorized only upon requisition of a department
head, which requisitions shall be made to the purchasing agent at
such times and in such forms as he may prescribe or approve, except
as the Purchasing Agent may specifically authorize in case of emergency.
g.
The purchasing agent shall establish and enforce suitable specifications
and standards for all supplies, material and equipment to be purchased
for the municipality; shall inspect deliveries to determine their
quality, quantity and compliance with these specifications and standards;
and shall accept or reject the deliveries in accordance with results
of inspection.
h.
The Township of Belleville hereby adopts the contracting unit bid
threshold established pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-3(c).
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 3230]
a.
The Township Manager shall establish and maintain a comprehensive
personnel program, including position classification and pay plans,
entrance and promotional tests, discipline and leave regulations,
affirmative action and related elements, which shall be approved by
the Council. The Township Manager shall appoint all personnel under
his authority, unless otherwise provided by law or herein.
b.
Procedures to Adopt Personnel Practices; Township Manager to Implement.
1.
The Municipal Council shall by ordinance establish titles for public
employment by the Township and salary ranges for the Township employees.
(Said titles shall conform to the New Jersey Civil Service Act and
regulations promulgated by the New Jersey State Department of Personnel).
2.
The Municipal Council shall by resolution adopt and amend from time
to time personnel policies and procedures including rules concerning
the hiring and termination of employees, terms and conditions of employment,
and regulations required to comply with applicable Federal and State
employment related law. The personnel policies and procedures adopted
pursuant to said resolution(s) shall be applicable to all officials,
appointees, employees, prospective employees, volunteers and independent
contractors of the Township.
3.
The Township Manager shall be responsible to implement and enforce
the personnel practices adopted by ordinance or resolution authorized
pursuant to this section. If there is a conflict between said personnel
practices and any duly adopted and lawful collective bargaining agreement,
personnel services contract or Federal or State Law, the terms and
conditions of that contract or law shall prevail. In all other cases,
the practices adopted pursuant to this ordinance shall prevail.[1]
[Ord. No. 2790 §§ 1-4]
a.
The Township Council designates the Township Manager as the designated
approval officer for the payment of monthly invoices of the vendor
Pucillo Brothers.
b.
The Township Manager shall review the monthly invoices detailing
services rendered, certified by the vendor and approved for payment
by the Director of Public Works who shall certify the services have
been rendered.
c.
Upon approval of the Township Manager, the bill submitted and certified
as required herein shall be processed for payment by check drawn on
the municipality.
d.
The Township Manager shall provide the Township Council with an account
of payments made in accordance with this subsection.
[Ord. No. 3414]
Within the Office of the Manager there shall be a Business Advisory
Council consisting of five members to be appointed by the Council.
Each member shall serve without compensation for a term of four years,
except that of those first appointed: Two shall be appointed to serve
for four years, one for three years, one for two years, and one for
one year. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
[Ord. No. 3414]
a.
The Business Advisory Council shall investigate, study and advise
the Township Manager and Municipal Council with respect to improving
the business environment within the Township.
b.
Consult with the Township Manager on business concerns in the Township.
c.
Investigate, study, advise, and suggest to the Township Manager and
the Municipal Council, upon request, programs, affairs and initiatives
to address the business needs of the community.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Council shall appoint a Township Clerk who shall:
a.
Serve as Clerk of the Council, keeping minutes and records of its
proceedings, maintaining and compiling its ordinances and resolutions
as required by the Charter.
b.
Have custody of the Township Seal and affix it to such books, papers
and documents as may be authorized pursuant to law.
c.
Have and take custody of all official books, papers and documents
of the town for which no other repository is provided by Charter or
ordinance.
d.
Perform such functions as are vested in the Clerk by the licensing
provisions of State law or ordinance.
e.
Perform all of the functions required of municipal clerks by general
election law (Title 19 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes).
[Ord. No. 2523]
Compensation of the Township Clerk shall be fixed in the annual
Salary Ordinance adopted by the Council.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The internal organization of the office shall be recommended
by the Clerk and approved by the Township Manager and submitted to
the Council for approval by resolution.
[Ord. No. 2523]
Pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:99-135 the position of Deputy Township
Clerk, who shall be appointed by the Council for a term of one year
from the date of his appointment and until his successor shall have
been appointed and qualified in his stead. The Deputy Township Clerk
shall assist the Township Clerk in the performance of his duties.
During the absence or disability of the Township Clerk, the Deputy
Township Clerk shall have all the powers of the Township Clerk and
shall perform the functions and duties of such office. Compensation
of the Deputy Township Clerk shall be fixed in the annual Salary Ordinance
adopted by the Council.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Department shall perform all appropriate functions associated
with:
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Department shall be headed by a Director of Finance, who
shall be qualified by education and experience in municipal budget
controls and operations, governmental accounting and finance, and
in systems and methods of financial management, who shall be appointed
by the Manager. The Director shall receive such compensation as fixed
in the annual Salary Ordinance adopted by the Council.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Director of Finance, subject to the direction and supervision
of the Manager, shall:
a.
Serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the municipality;
b.
Supervise the work of the Department and its divisions;
c.
Through the divisions established by this section and otherwise,
subject to the requirements of the State Division of Local Government
and of the Charter and Administrative Code, he shall be responsible
for the accounting, pre-auditing and control of all municipal revenues
and expenditures; for the custody receipt and disbursement of municipal
funds; for the safety and investment of the Township's investments;
the management of the Township's debt; the development of financial
policies for recommendation to the Manager; and the safeguarding of
the Township's financial interests to the fullest extent.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Director of Finance shall:
a.
Compile the current expense estimates for the budget for the Manager;
b.
Compile the capital estimates for the budget for the Manager;
c.
Supervise and be responsible for the disbursement of all monies and
have control over all expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations
are not exceeded;
d.
Establish and maintain a general accounting system for the municipal
government and each of its offices, departments and agencies; keep
books for and exercise financial budgetary control over each office,
department and agency; keep separate accounts for the items of appropriation
contained in the budget, each of which account shall show the amount
of the appropriation, the amounts paid therefrom, the unpaid obligations
against it and the unencumbered balance; require reports of receipts
and disbursements from each receiving and spending agency of the municipal
government to be made daily or at such intervals as he may deem expedient;
e.
Submit to the Council through the Manager a monthly budget report.
f.
Prepare for the Manager, as of the end of each fiscal year, a complete
financial statement and report.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Department of Finance, until otherwise directed by the Manager,
shall be comprised of the following divisions with such functions,
powers and duties as are prescribed by the Administrative Code:
[Ord. No. 2523]
The head of the Division of Assessments shall be the Municipal
Assessor. He shall, prior to his appointment, be qualified by training
and experience in municipal taxation, and the valuation and assessment
of property for purposes of ad valorem taxation, he shall, with the
assistance of such personnel as may be authorized by ordinance or
the Township Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Division of Assessment shall perform the following functions:
a.
Value all real and personal property in the Township for the purposes
of assessment and taxation in accordance with general law, the Charter
and ordinances, and exercise all the powers of a Municipal Assessor
pursuant to law.
b.
Prepare the tax list and duplicate as required by law, and maintain
adequate assessment records of each and every parcel of real property
assessed or exempted;
c.
Have custody of and maintain an up-to-date Township Tax Map and provide
for the recording thereon of all changes in ownership or character
of the property;
d.
Make appraisals of property for any municipal purpose upon direction
of the Manager or the Director of Finance.
[Ord. No. 2523]
There shall be a Board of Assessments for Local Improvements,
within the Division of Assessments. The Board shall consist of three
members and shall be appointed by the Council pursuant to Chapter
56 of Title 40 of the Revised Statutes. The Board shall have the functions,
powers and duties and shall follow the procedures prescribed by that
chapter.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The head of the Division of the Treasury shall be the Treasurer.
He shall, prior to his appointment, be qualified by training and experience
in municipal tax and revenue administration who shall be appointed
by the Township Manager. He shall:
a.
Administer the work of the Division;
b.
Have charge of the receipt, custody, deposit and disbursement of
all funds belonging to or under the control of the Township or of
any department, office or agency of the municipal government;
c.
Disburse funds from the municipal treasury only upon warrant approved
by the Manager;
d.
Render regular accountings of his cash receipts and disbursements
in which form and at such intervals as shall be required by the Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Treasurer, through the Division of Treasury, shall:
a.
Deposit all funds received by the Division in such depositories as
may be designated by resolution of the Council. All monies of the
Township not required for current operations shall be invested pursuant
to law, or shall be deposited in interest bearing accounts. All such
interest shall be accounted for in the municipality's books of account.
b.
Have custody of all investments and invested funds of the Township
or in its possession in a fiduciary capacity, except as otherwise
provided by law, and have the safe keeping of all bonds and notes
for transfer, registration or exchange.
c.
Receive and safely keep and disburse all monies raised and received
for the public schools and keep separate accounts hereof; provided
that no money shall be paid out of the public school funds by the
collector treasurer except on warrant signed by the President and
Secretary of the Board of Education pursuant to an order or resolution
passed at a stated meeting of the Board of Education and entered in
its minutes.
d.
Make disbursements of Township funds upon an individual warrant check
for each bill, claim, wage and salary payment, as approved by the
Manager, and not otherwise.
e.
The Treasurer also shall keep a full systematic account of all cash
receipts and disbursements by the Division of the Treasury in proper
books approved by Director of Finance. He shall at least once every
month and more often if the Council requires, furnish the Council,
through the Manager, with a statement of all monies received and expended
by him, including school monies, subsequent to his last report. He
shall annually, during the month of January, make a full report to
the Council of his receipts and expenditures during the preceding
calendar year, and shall, whenever required, lay before the Council
for examination and audit all books, papers and vouchers pertaining
to his office.
f.
Maintain the Central Books of Account of the Township government
according to such forms, standards and procedures as shall be prescribed
or approved by the Director of Finance. Any and all Township officials
shall upon request of the Supervisor of Accounts, place at his disposal
all records, books, warrants, documents, bonds, reports and papers
in their custody belonging to the Township which he may deem necessary
to aid him in his duty of keeping such accounts.
g.
Enforce the uniform system of accounts for all Departments of the
Township government prescribed by the Director of Finance;
h.
Pre-audit all payrolls, bills, claims and demands against the Township
upon certification by a department head that the amount is due and
unpaid according to the records and information of his department;
i.
Require reports of receipts and disbursements from each department
of the Township government to be made daily or at such intervals as
will most efficiently protect the Township's interest;
j.
Maintain a central payroll system, and all social security pension
and insurance records required for municipal personnel;
k.
Control all expenditures to assure that budget appropriations are
not exceeded; pass upon each proposed expenditure for conformity with
the charter and ordinances of the Township, and unless the division
head shall certify that there is an unencumbered balance of appropriation
and available funds, no appropriation shall be encumbered and no commitment
or expenditure shall be made:
l.
Keep books and records of account for the exercise of the foregoing
financial and budgetary control over each department of the Township
government and keep such accounts as will show the amount of each
appropriation, the cumulative amount paid therefrom and the unpaid
obligations and the unencumbered balance thereof.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The head of the Division of Collection shall be the Municipal
Collector. He shall, prior to his appointment, be qualified by training
and experience in municipal revenue collection methods and procedures,
who shall be appointed by the Township Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Division of the Collections shall:
a.
Receive and collect all current and delinquent real and personal
property taxes, charge and receive penalties and interest pursuant
to law, and account for all collections in such form and manner, and
at such times, as may be prescribed or approved by the Director of
Finance;
b.
Make or cause to be made, and certify, searches for tax and other
liens on real property in the Township as may be authorized by law,
and charge and collect for the use of the municipality the fee required
pursuant to law for any such search;
c.
Perform the functions of a collector of taxes under general law,
including, without limitation thereto, the preparation and mailing
of tax bills, and the maintenance of tax accounting records in such
manner as may be prescribed or approved by the Director of Finance;
and assist the Assessor in preparation of the annual tax list and
duplicate;
d.
Deposit daily to the credit of the Township all monies received,
in one or more depositories selected by the Council; maintain full
and complete records and accounts of all sums collected and received,
according to such procedures and systems as may be prescribed or approved
by the Director of Finance and make such periodic reports and accountings
of the funds of the Township collected, received and deposited as
the Manager may require, which reports and accountings of the funds
of the Township collected, received and deposited as the Manager may
require, which reports and accountings shall be filed as a public
record with the Municipal Clerk;
e.
Compute and record water and sewer charges to consumer accounts from
meter readings and other information furnished by the Division of
Water and Sewers of the Department of Public Works, according to the
rates duly established pursuant to the Charter and ordinances;
f.
Render bills for water, sewer and miscellaneous charges to consumers,
receive payments on account thereof; collect delinquent accounts and
report the names of delinquent accounts which are more than six months
past due to the Director of Finance;
g.
Maintain adequate books and records to record all charges, payments,
credits and delinquencies in water, sewer and miscellaneous accounts.
[Ord. No. 2523]
Within the Division of the Collections there shall be a Central
Cashier's office. All cash receipts of the municipal government, except
fines imposed for traffic violations or in the Municipal Court, shall
be received and accounted for by the cashier. Until such time as the
Manager shall determine that proper procedures have been established
for such central receipt and collection of the various service charges,
fees, and license fees required under the Charter or ordinance, they
may be received and accounted for as heretofore.
[Ord. No. 2523]
a.
No department, office or agency of the municipal government shall
expend or commit any funds of the Township unless the Director of
Finance or his assignee, shall first certify that there is an unencumbered
balance of appropriation and funds available for the purpose.
b.
Prior to payment of any bill, claim, demand against the Township,
a department head shall certify that the materials, supplies or equipment
have been received according to purchase order or that the work, labor
or services have been rendered according to order or contract.
c.
Disbursements in payment of bills, claims, and demands shall be made
by the Treasurer upon pre-audit and warrant of the Director of Finance
approved by the Manager. Every warrant shall be payable to the order
of the person entitled to receive it, and shall specify the purpose
for which it is drawn and the account or appropriation to which it
is chargeable. Each warrant check shall bear the signature of the
Director of Finance, the Manager, the Treasurer, or the Mayor as the
case may be.
[Ord. No. 2994]
The Tax Collector shall charge a fee of $50 for the issuance
of a duplicate Tax Sale Certificate in the case of destruction or
loss of a Tax Sale Certificate which has been issued at a municipal
tax sale.
[Ord. No. 2996]
The service charge for a check returned for insufficient funds
where checks or drafts have been submitted to the Township for payment
of taxes or water and sewer shall be $20 per check.
The service charge authorized herein shall be collected in the
same manner prescribed by law for the collection of the account for
which the check was tendered. In addition, when appropriate, future
payments shall be tendered in cash or certified funds on such account
where a check payment is returned for insufficient funds.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2624; Ord. No.
2857 § 1; Ord. No. 2897; Ord. No. 2992]
There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which
shall be the Director of Public Works.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2624; Ord. No.
2827; Ord. No. 2992]
The Director of Public Works shall be responsible for the proper
and efficient conduct of all public works functions of the municipal
government and shall supervise and direct the work of the Public Works
Department. Subject to the supervision and direction of the Township
Manager, he shall administer the work of the Department through such
divisions as are provided by this section and otherwise.
[Ord. No. 2992]
a.
Develops, administers, and implements a variety of public works programs
including but not limited to the construction, reconstruction, and
improvements of streets, roads, bridges, public buildings, water and
sewer facilities, and recreation facilities.
b.
Establishes priorities among work programs and implements plans.
c.
Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility
for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring,
firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
d.
Coordinates the work plans of various functional units.
e.
Prepares, inspects, and approves plans and specifications, and consults
with general contractors on construction projects.
f.
Prepares the annual capital improvements budget.
g.
May review and approve engineering plans and specifications prior
to implementation.
h.
Supervises the use of equipment.
i.
Supervises the maintenance of records and files.
j.
Prepares reports and correspondence.
[Ord. No. 2992]
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
or university. (Note: Persons who do not meet the above education
requirement may substitute additional experience as described below
on a year-for-year basis with 30 semester hour credits being equal
to one year of experience).
[Ord. No. 2992]
Six years of experience in the development, administration and
implementation of public works or other similar construction/maintenance
programs, including responsibility for budgeting and supervision,
four years of which shall have included management responsibilities.
[Ord. No. 2992]
a.
Knowledge of techniques used to plan for effective use of available
funds, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies.
b.
Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
c.
Knowledge of procedures used to make routine and complex repairs
to water and sewer equipment, and in the construction, maintenance,
and repair of streets and roads.
d.
Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
e.
Knowledge of problems and procedures used in engineering design and
supervision of construction projects (when engineering functions are
performed).
f.
Knowledge of problems involved in supervision of various public works
construction and maintenance projects.
g.
Ability to coordinate varied interrelated departmental programs and
activities.
h.
Ability to read and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
related to the organizational unit, and apply them to specific situations.
i.
Ability to apply management principles and techniques to problematic
and other situations.
j.
Ability to apply knowledge of theoretical and practical engineering
principles and methods (when engineering functions are performed).
k.
Ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff.
l.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction plans and specifications.
m.
Ability to work harmoniously with general contractors, associates,
and subordinates, and others involved in public works programs and
activities.
n.
Ability to participate in the development of construction projects.
o.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
p.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
q.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the Township of Belleville.
[Ord. No. 2624; Ord. No. 2897]
There shall be appointed a Township Engineer in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140. The Township Engineer shall report to the Superintendent
of Public Works.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2624; Ord. No.
2589; Ord. No. 2807; Ord. No. 2897]
The work of the Department of Public Works shall be organized
within and among divisions as follows:
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2624; Ord. No.
2897]
The Office of Superintendent of Public Works shall:
a.
Administer, direct and control all of the operations of the Department.
b.
Through the Township Engineer, the office shall:
1.
Prepare plans and specifications for public works and improvements
including sewerage and water supply and distribution facilities, undertaken
by the Township either on force account or by contract and supervise
and inspect all work done thereunder;
2.
Provide and maintain maps, plans and specifications, surveys and
operating records with respect to public property, works and facilities
owned or operated by current basis;
3.
Supervise the performance of any public contracts for scavenger services
and street lighting, and the operations of scavengers engaged in private
contract work within the Township;
4.
Issue such certificates as may be necessary and approve all bills
with respect to work performed under the Department;
5.
Issue certificates as to liability for assessment for municipal improvements,
pursuant to law (N.J.S.A. 54:5-18.1 et seq.);
6.
Inspect and approve the installation of improvements required pursuant
to law as a condition of approval of real estate subdivisions;
7.
Perform such other and different engineering services, and make such
reports as may be required by Charter or ordinance or by the Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2589; Ord. No.
2759 § 1; Ord. No. 2897]
The Division of Buildings and Grounds shall:
a.
Provide for the maintenance of all public buildings and grounds,
except those buildings wherein educational departments are quartered.
b.
Operate, maintain, clean and repair as needed all municipal buildings
other than education department quarters.
c.
Provide for the development and maintenance of all Township parks,
recreational grounds and structures thereon.
d.
Perform such functions as required by the Superintendent of Public
Works or the Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2897]
The Division of Sanitation shall:
a.
Plan, administer, control and provide for the collection, removal
and disposal of all garbage and refuse within the Township;
b.
Plan, establish and maintain a program and system of garbage and
refuse recycling;
c.
Plan, establish and control the collection and composting of leaves,
grass and garden clippings.
[Ord. No. 2897]
The Division of Shade Tree Maintenance shall provide for 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 municipality.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2897]
The Division of Street, Water and Sewer Maintenance shall:
a.
Maintain, clean and repair streets and roads of the Township;
b.
Construct public street, sewers, drains, water lines, public buildings,
and parking lots, as directed by the Superintendent of Public Works
and the Township Engineer;
c.
Plan, administer and control snow removal on streets and roads, as
need appears, within the limits of available appropriations;
d.
Maintain catch basins, drains and facilities of the municipal drainage
system in a sound condition for efficient operations;
e.
Control and supervise the use of all Township equipment, maintenance
buildings and storage areas used by the Department;
f.
Maintain, clean and repair all bridges and overpasses of the Township;
g.
Operate, maintain and repair the municipal sanitary sewerage system;
h.
Operate, maintain and repair the municipal water supply and distribution
system, including wells, booster stations and appurtenances;
i.
Conduct such tests and maintain such records and files as are required
for the water and sewerage system operations;
j.
Repair and maintenance of traffic signals and installation and maintenance
of signs, street markings and parking meters.
[Ord. No. 2897]
The Division of Equipment Maintenance shall maintain and repair
all automotive and mechanical equipment of the Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history - Ord. Nos. 2523, 2597,
2759 and 2930.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1]
There shall be a Department of Health and Human Services, the
head of which shall be the Director of Health and Human Services.
The Director shall be appointed by the Township Manager and shall
be qualified by training and experience at the time of appointment.
The Department shall be under the administrative control of the Township
Manager.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1;
amended 7-14-2020 by Ord. No. 3579A]
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1]
The Department of Health and Human Services shall be divided
into the following divisions to perform its functions:
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1;
amended 7-14-2020 by Ord. No. 3579A]
Within the Department of Health and Human Services there shall
be a Division of Health. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-1 et seq., the
Council shall be the duly constituted Board of Health. There shall
also be appointed by the Township Manager a Health Officer, a Registrar
of Vital Statistics and a Building/Property Maintenance Inspector,
each of whom shall be qualified by education, training and experience
at the time of appointment.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1]
The Health Officer under the administrative supervision and
control of the Manager shall act as executive officer for the Board
when it is not in session. He shall make investigations for the Board
and enforce the provisions of this chapter and other ordinances of
the Board and perform such other duties as may be directed by the
Board of Health. He shall have all the power and authority conferred
by law upon the Board when he is performing such duties.
[Added 7-14-2020 by Ord.
No. 3579A]
The Property/Maintenance Inspector shall inspect buildings and
grounds to enforce such rules and regulations for the preservation
and protection of the public health, safety and general welfare and
the elimination of hazards, and perform such other duties as may be
directed by the Board of Health.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1; Ord. No. 3117 § I; Ord. No. 3457]
a.
The Registrar of Vital Statistics shall perform all duties required
by the statutes of the State, and especially N.J.S. 26:8-1 et seq.,
such duties shall be required by the provisions of this Code and other
ordinances of the Township.
b.
In lieu of fees, the Registrar shall be entitled to such salary as
shall be fixed in the annual Salary Ordinance of the Township.
c.
The fee for birth, death and marriage transcripts supplied by the
Registrar of Vital Statistics shall be in accordance with State Statutes.
d.
The fee for a burial permit supplied by the Registrar of Vital Statistics
shall be $1, which is in accordance with State Statutes.
e.
Correction forms for birth, marriage and death transcripts supplied
by the Registrar of Vital Statistics shall be $40, which is in accordance
with State Statutes.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1]
The Board of Health shall have the power to adopt such rules
and regulations as it may deem necessary concerning any matter which
involves the protection or promotion of health, and all persons concerned
shall comply with the provisions thereof.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1; Ord. No. 2970 § I]
There shall be a Division of Human Services within the Department
of Health and Human Services. This Division shall be headed by a Director
of Human Services and appointed by the Township Manager. There shall
also be a Deputy Director of Human Services to assist the Director
of Human Services in the performance of his duties. Under the direction
of the Director of Human Services, the Deputy Director of Human Services
shall assist in planning, organization, and coordination of the functions
of the Division of Human Services as follows.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1; Ord. No. 2970 § I]
The Division of Human Services shall:
a.
Provide social services of family adjustment and rehabilitation,
preventive and protection;
b.
Participate in general community welfare interests, such as local
unemployment, child care, senior citizen concerns, prevention of delinquencies;
c.
Assume the responsibilities of those functions associated with Senior
Citizen Affairs.
[Ord. No. 2954 § 1]
There shall be a Senior Citizen Advisory Board within the Division
of Human Services. The Board shall consist of seven members to be
appointed by the Municipal Council, each for a term of three years,
except that of those first appointed, three shall be appointed for
a term of one year, two shall be appointed for a term of two years
and two shall be appointed for a term of three years. The members
of the Board shall include the Presidents of the Senior Citizens Clubs
known as the Tuesday Club, the Friday Club, the Belleville Chapter
of the AARP and the Old Guard, or other organizations at the discretion
of the Municipal Council. The members of the Board shall serve without
compensation. The Board shall:
[Amended in entirety 6-9-2020 by Ord. No. 3576. Ord. No. 3576 deleted
and replaced prior § 2-8, Department of Planning and Development.
Prior history includes Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2759; Ord. No. 2812; Ord. No. 2997; and Ord. No. 3029.]
[Added 6-9-2020 by Ord.
No. 3576]
There shall be a Historic Preservation Committee. The Committee
shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Municipal Council,
each for a term of three years, except that of those first appointed
three shall be appointed for a term of one year and four for a term
of two years. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation.
The committee shall:
a.
Consult with the Planning Official concerning structures, buildings
and sites of historical significance within the Township.
b.
Study the historical significance of property, buildings and structures
within the Township and make reports and recommendations concerning
preservation of same to the Municipal Council for legislative action.
c.
Collect, coordinate and exchange information with State and national
historical preservation societies and make same available to the citizens
of the Township.
[Added 6-9-2020 by Ord.
No. 3576]
There shall be a Rent Leveling Board. The Board shall consist
of seven members who shall serve without compensation and be appointed
by the Municipal Council for a term of three years, except that of
those first appointed three shall be appointed for a term of one year
and four for a term of two years. The Secretary of the Rent Leveling
Board shall be appointed by the Municipal Council for a term of one
year from the date of appointment and until a successor shall have
been legally appointed and qualified in his stead. The Board shall:
[Ord. No. 2523]
There shall be a Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
under the administrative authority of the Township Manager.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be qualified
by education and experience. The Director shall be appointed by the
Township Manager and his salary fixed by the annual Salary Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs shall:
a.
Provide a year round program of comprehensive recreational and cultural
activities for all Township residents;
b.
Cooperate with other municipal departments, service clubs and other
organizations, in furthering recreational interests in the Township;
c.
Plan, develop, and coordinate the use of recreational and park facilities;
d.
Enter into agreements and understandings with the Board of Education
of the Township for joint and cooperative program planning, use of
facilities, and subject to approval of the manager, in coordination
with the Director of Public Works/Township Engineer, the maintaining
of school grounds, planning and employment of personnel.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 3154; Ord. No.
3166; Ord. No. 3288; amended 9-13-2022 by Ord. No. 3660]
The Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs shall:
a.
Administer the work of the Department with the assistance of such
policy guides as may be provided by the Advisory Council.
b.
Conduct studies of the present and future recreational and cultural
needs of the Township, and develop immediate and long range plans,
in consultation with the Advisory Council, for recommendation to the
Manager and the Municipal Council;
c.
Maintain records as may be required to control Department receipts,
property and personnel, to evaluate programs, and to provide information
for budgeting, public reporting, planning and financing of parks,
and recreational and cultural programs.
d.
Permit Fee Schedule.
The following permit fee schedule for the use of the Varsity
Baseball Field, other fields and Turf Field is hereby established:
1.
Recreational fields/facilities.
For permitted use of Belleville recreational fields/facilities,
excluding Varsity Baseball Field, Turf Field and Special Events.
|
Rates in two hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents
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$100
|
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All other non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
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$250
|
|
Rates in three hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents
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$125
|
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All other Non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
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$275
|
2.
Varsity Baseball Field*.
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Rates in two hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents
|
$100
|
|
All other Non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
|
$250
|
|
Rates in three hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents
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$125
|
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All other Non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
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$275
|
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* Requires a $100 deposit.
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3.
Turf Field including Special Events*.
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Rates in three hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents
|
$400 without lights
$600 with lights
|
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All other Non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
|
$600 without lights
$800 with lights
|
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* Requires a $200 deposit.
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4.
Special Event including Turf Field*.
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Requests shall be approved on a case by case basis after review
of the Township Manager and approval by the Mayor/Council.
| |
|
Rates in two hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents:
|
$125
|
|
All other Non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
|
$250
|
|
Rates in three hour time blocks for Belleville Non Profit Organizations
and/or Residents
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$150
|
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All other Non Belleville organizations and/or Non Residents
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$300
|
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* Requires a $100 deposit.
|
5.
Waiver Clause- the Manager and Governing Body reserve the right under
extraordinary circumstances, to waive the payment of any of the above
fees. Such waiver shall not constitute a precedent.
6.
All Belleville Non Profit Organization(s) and/or resident(s) requests
must have an 80% Belleville Residency of participating members for
each specifically approved event.
7.
The Township of Belleville reserves the right to revoke a Permit
to use the fields and refund the fee if, in its sole discretion if
the field is unfit for safe use, or that the permitted use will cause
damage to the field beyond normal wear and tear.
e.
Fees for Participation in Recreation Department Activities.
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Program
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Fee
| |
|---|---|---|
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1.
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Recreation Preschool Play Program
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$200/Calendar Year/Pupil
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2.
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Belleville Adult Men's Softball League Entry Fee
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$1,000/Team per season
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[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 3261]
Within the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, there
shall be an Advisory Council consisting of nine members to be appointed
by the Council. Each member shall serve without compensation for a
term of five years, except those first appointed. Three shall be appointed
to serve for four years, three for three years, two for two years,
and one for one year. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
[Ord. No. 2523]
a.
The Council shall investigate, study and advise the Municipal Council
with respect to the acquisition, establishment, improvement, maintenance
and administration of new and existing public parks, area, playgrounds
and places of public recreation, and recreational facilities and programs
within the Township.
b.
Consult with the Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs on the
work of the Department.
c.
Investigate, study, advise, and suggest to the Director of Recreation
and Cultural Affairs, the Township Manager and the Council, upon request,
programs, affairs and events to address the recreational and cultural
needs of the communities.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2882; Ord. No.
2904; Ord. No. 3103; Ord. No. 3133; Ord. No. 3181; Ord. No. 3186]
There shall be a Board of the Township known as the Trustees
of the Free Public Library.
a.
The Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library of Belleville shall
consist of nine members, one of whom shall be the Mayor of the Municipality,
and one of whom shall be the Superintendent of Schools. The seven
other members shall be citizens appointed by the Mayor, at least four
of whom shall be residents of the Municipality. The Mayor and the
Superintendent of Schools may, respectively, appoint an alternate
to act in his/her place instead with authority to attend all meetings
of the Board and, in his/her absence, to vote on all questions before
the Board.
b.
The Trustees shall serve without compensation.
c.
The Trustees shall have such powers and duties as now are or may
hereafter be prescribed by law or by ordinance or resolution.
d.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:54-9, the initial appointments shall
be for terms of one, two, three, four and five years, five years,
and five years, respectively as they may be selected by the Mayor
and shall be made with the consent of the governing body. Upon the
expiration of the initial term of office of any Trustee, the Mayor
shall appoint a citizen for a term of five years in the same manner
as the original appointment was made. Vacancies occurring in the Board
of Trustees, however, shall be filled for the unexpired term only,
in the same manner as the original appointments are made.
e.
Each term of office shall expire on December 31st.
f.
All current appointments of members of the Trustees of the Free Public
Library of Belleville are hereby amended as follows:
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Trustee
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Original Term Ending Date
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New Term Ending Date
|
|---|---|---|
|
David Hinchey
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4-11-2009
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12-31-2009
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|
Thomas McCrohan
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9-12-2010
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12-31-2010
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Shirley Harris
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11-28-2010
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12-31-2010
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George McManus
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4-14-2011
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12-31-2011
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|
Margery Lordi
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4-14-2011
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12-31-2011
|
|
Florence Pentol (replaced Frank Perry)
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1-9-2011
|
12-31-2012
|
|
New Vacancy
|
4-1-2011
|
12-31-2013
|
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(Janice McManus resigned effective 12-31-2008)
|
g.
All provisions of T.O. 2-9.7 inconsistent with the foregoing are
repealed. This Ordinance amends Ordinances 3133 and 3181 and shall
take effect after publication and passage according to law. In accordance
with the resolution adopted on October 14, 2008, the effective date
of Ordinance 3181 is stayed pending the passage and publication of
this amending Ordinance.
[Ord. No. 3151]
a.
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD BACKGROUND CHECK
DEPARTMENT
NONPROFIT YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATION OR ORGANIZATION
REVIEW COMMITTEE OR COMMITTEE
VOLUNTEER
Definitions relative to criminal history background ordinance:
Means a determination of whether a person has a criminal
record by cross-referencing that persons name and fingerprints with
those on file with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification
Division and the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of
State Police.
Means the Township of Belleville Police Department.
Means a corporation, association or other organization established
pursuant to Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, Title 15A of the New
Jersey Statutes or other Law of the State and is exempt from Federal
Income Taxes, but excluding public and nonpublic schools, and which
provides sports related activities or services for persons younger
than 18 years of age, in connection with Township of Belleville endorsed,
sponsored or co-sponsored sports programs or leagues.
Shall mean a three member Committee consisting of the Director
of Recreation, Township Manager and the Chief of Police. The Committee
shall be charged with the review of all appeals by any employee or
volunteer whose criminal history background check reveals a disqualifying
criminal conviction.
Shall mean any person involved with a Township of Belleville
endorsed, sponsored or co-sponsored sports program or league who has
unsupervised direct access to minors as a result of their involvement
with the organization.
b.
Requests for Criminal Background Checks; Costs. The Township of Belleville
requires that all employees and volunteers of a nonprofit youth serving
organization request through the Township of Belleville Police Department
that the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police
conduct a criminal history record background check on each prospective
and current employee or volunteer of the organization. There shall
be a thirty-day grace period for each new employee or volunteer of
the youth serving organization to make application for this criminal
history record background check.
The Township shall conduct a criminal history record background
check only upon receipt of the written consent for the check from
the prospective or current person with direct unsupervised access
to minors.
The employee or volunteer shall bear the costs associated with
conducting a criminal history background check in accordance with
the fees established by the State Bureau of Identification in the
Division of State Police and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 15A:3A-2(d).
The Division of State Police shall inform the Township of Belleville
Police Department whether the person's criminal history record background
check reveals a conviction of a disqualifying crime or offense specified
in paragraph c. Any information received by the Township of Belleville
Police Department shall be confidential.
Any person who, by virtue of their occupation, is required by
statute to undergo a Federal and State criminal history record background
check similar in nature to the requirements contained herein, and
who can provide proof of the results of such background check, is
exempt from the requirements hereunder until three years has elapsed
since the most current background check.
c.
Conditions Under Which a Person is Disqualified from Service.
A person may be disqualified from serving as an employee or
volunteer of a nonprofit youth serving organization if that person's
criminal history record background check reveals a record of conviction
of any of the following crimes and offenses:
In New Jersey, any crime or disorderly persons offense:
Involving danger to the person, meaning those crimes and disorderly
persons offenses as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:11-1, et seq., such as
criminal homicide; N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1, et seq., such as assault, reckless
endangerment, threats, stalking; N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1, et seq., such as
kidnapping; N.J.S.A. 2C:14-1, et seq., such as sexual assault; or,
N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1, et seq., such as robbery;
Against the family, children or incompetents, meaning those
crimes and disorderly persons offenses set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:24-1,
et seq., such as endangering the welfare of a child;
Involving theft as set forth in Chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes;
Involving any controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog as set forth in Chapter 35 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes except paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.
In any other State or jurisdiction, conduct which, if committed
in New Jersey, would constitute any of the crimes or disorderly persons
offenses described in this section.
d.
Submission, Exchange of Background Information.
Prospective or current employees or volunteers of nonprofit
youth serving organizations shall submit their names, address, fingerprints
and written consent to the organization for the criminal history record
background check to be performed. The organization shall submit this
documentation to the Police Department through the Chief of Police
who shall coordinate the background check and refer the information
to the State Police and FBI for the initial check. Thereafter, all
subsequent background checks shall be submitted to the Township of
Belleville Chief of Police, who shall coordinate a background check
every three years after the date of the initial check.
The Township of Belleville Police Department shall act as a
clearing house for the collection and dissemination of information
obtained as a result of conducting criminal history record background
checks pursuant to this Ordinance.
e.
Limitations on Access and Use of Criminal History Record Information.
1.
Access to criminal history record information for non-criminal justice
purposes, including licensing and employment, is restricted to the
members of the Review Committee, as authorized by Federal or State
Statute, Rule or Regulation, Executive Order, Administrative Code,
Local Ordinance or Resolution regarding obtaining and disseminating
of criminal history record information obtained under this Ordinance.
2.
The Review Committee shall limit their use of criminal history record
information solely to the authorized person for which it was obtained
and criminal history record information furnished shall not be disseminated
to persons or organizations not authorized to receive the records
for authorized purposes. Use of this record shall be limited solely
to the authorized purpose for which it was given and it shall not
be disseminated to any unauthorized persons. Any person violating
Federal or State Regulations governing access to criminal history
record information may be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties.
f.
Challenge of Accuracy of Report.
1.
If a criminal history record may disqualify an employee or volunteer
for any purpose, the Review Committee's determination shall be provided
to the employee or volunteer with an opportunity to complete and challenge
the accuracy of the information contained in the criminal history
record. The employee or volunteer shall be afforded a reasonable period
of time to correct and complete this record. A person is not presumed
guilty of any charges or arrests for which there are no final dispositions
indicated on the record. The New Jersey State Police shall make the
initial recommendation, based solely on the New Jersey State Statutes,
to the Police Department who shall provide the information to the
Review Committee. They shall advise the Review Committee whether or
not the volunteer is being recommended. The Review Committee will
receive a pre-printed form on each individual submitted to the State
Police for a background check. One form will be for recommendation
and the other will be for rejection. If there is a rejection, the
Review Committee may still allow the employee or volunteer to participate.
The New Jersey State Police will make a recommendation based on the
record only. It is within the Review Committee's discretion to overturn
the decision of the New Jersey State Police recommendation.
2.
The Review Committee shall promptly notify a prospective or current
employee or volunteer whose criminal history background check reveals
a disqualifying conviction. The person shall have 30 days from the
receipt of that notice to petition the Review Committee for a review
and cite reasons substantiating the review.
3.
Notwithstanding the provision of section 2.9.8(c) of this Ordinance,
no person shall be disqualified from serving as an employee or volunteer
of a nonprofit youth serving organization on the basis of any conviction
disclosed by a criminal history record background check, if the person
can affirmatively demonstrate rehabilitation to the Review Committee.
In determining whether a person has affirmatively demonstrated rehabilitation,
the Review Committee shall consider the following factors:
(a)
The nature and responsibility of the position which the convicted
person would hold or has held, as the case may be;
(b)
The nature and seriousness of the offense;
(c)
The circumstances under which the offense occurred;
(d)
The date of the offense;
(e)
The age of the person when the offense was committed;
(f)
Whether the offense was an isolated or repeated incident;
(g)
Any social conditions which may have contributed to the offense;
and,
(h)
Any evidence of rehabilitation, including good conduct in prison
or the community, counseling or psychiatric treatment received, acquisition
of additional academic or vocational schooling, successful participation
in correctional work-release programs, or the recommendation of those
who have had the person under their supervision.
4.
The Review Committee shall promptly advise the organization, in writing,
if a current or prospective employee or volunteer whose criminal history
record background check reveals a disqualifying offense has affirmatively
demonstrated rehabilitation under this section.
This subsection shall not apply to persons who have been convicted, adjudicated delinquent or acquitted by reason of insanity of aggravated sexual assault; sexual assault; aggravated criminal sexual contact; kidnapping pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection c. of N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1; endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child pursuant to subsection a. of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4; endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4; luring or enticing pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1993, c.291 (N.J.S.A. 2C:13-6); criminal sexual contact pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3b. if the victim is a minor; kidnapping pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:13-2, or false imprisonment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:13-3 if the victim is a minor and the offender is not the parent of the victim; knowingly promoting prostitution of a child pursuant to paragraph (3) or paragraph (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1; or an attempt to commit any of these enumerated offenses.
When the Review Committee receives written notification from
the Police Department stating whether the criminal history record
background check of a current or prospective employee or volunteer
performed pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A. 15A:3A-4 reveals a
disqualifying offense or stating that the person has affirmatively
demonstrated rehabilitation under this act, the organization or Review
Commission may file that written notification with the Police Department.
The Police Department shall keep the written notification on
file for three years from the date it was issued.
The Review Commission may request the Police Department to review
its files to determine if there is written notification on file stating
whether a criminal history record background check of a current or
prospective employee or volunteer revealed a disqualifying offense
or stating that the person has affirmatively demonstrated rehabilitation
under this act. A current or prospective employee or volunteer shall
not be required to submit to another criminal history record background
check if such written notification was issued within the past three
years.
No person or entity shall be held liable in any civil or criminal
action brought by any party based on any written notification on file
with the Police Department pursuant to the provisions of this subsection.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history: Ordinance Nos. 2523;
2733; 2850; 01-2879; 2971; 3046; 3122.
[Ord. No. 2850 § I; Ord. No. 2971 § I; Ord. No. 3046 § I; Ord.
No. 3347; Ord. No. 3428]
There is hereby created in and for the Township of Belleville,
in the County of Essex and State of New Jersey, a Police Department.
The Police Department shall be known as the Belleville Police Department.
The Department shall perform or supervise all appropriate functions
associated with:
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2733 § III; Ord. No. 2783; Ord. No.
2850 § I; Ord. No. 01-2879 § 2; Ord. No. 2971 § I; Ord. No. 3046 § I; Ord. No. 3347; Ord. No.
3428]
The Department shall consist of and include the following ranks
and members therein:
a.
One Chief of Police.
b.
One Deputy Chief.
c.
Five Captains.
d.
Nine Lieutenants.
e.
Nineteen Sergeants.
f.
Patrolmen - the number of patrolmen to be determined by the necessity
to properly provide police protection and safety within the said Township
of Belleville, New Jersey, within the constraints of the Annual Budget
of the Township of Belleville.
g.
Special Law Enforcement Officers - The Township of Belleville shall
appoint special law enforcement officers pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8
et seq.
[Ord. No. 2850 § 1; Ord. No. 01-2879 § III; Ord. No. 2971 § I; Ord. No. 3046 § I; Ord.
No. 3428]
There is hereby created within the Police Department, the position
of Chief of Police, who shall be appointed by the Township Manager
and his salary fixed by the annual salary ordinance. The Chief of
Police shall be directly responsible to the Township Manager as the
appropriate authority for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations
thereof, pursuant to policies established by the appropriate authority
under N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118.
a.
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the force and its
officers and personnel.
b.
Have, exercise, and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the force.
c.
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel.
d.
Delegate such of his authority as he may deem necessary for the efficient
operation of the force to be exercised under his direction and supervision;
and
e.
Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority in such form
as shall be prescribed by such authority on the operation of the force
during the preceding month, and make such other reports as may be
requested by such authority.
[Ord. No. 3062 §§ I —
III; Ord. No. 3070 § I; Ord. No. 3080 § I; Ord. No. 3428]
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Township Manager
of the Township of Belleville is hereby designated as the Appropriate
Authority and is hereby vested with the powers and duties of an Appropriate
Authority as delegated by law.
[Ord. No. 3122; Ord. No. 3428]
The Township Manager as the "Appropriate Authority" shall, from
time to time as may be necessary, adopt and amend the rules and regulations
for the government and discipline of the Police Department and employees
thereof. Said rules and regulations may fix and provide for the enforcement
of such rules and regulations and the enforcement of penalties for
the violation of such rules and regulations. All employees of the
Police Department shall be subject to such rules and regulations and
penalties.[1]
[Ord. No. 3428]
Discipline of employees and police officers will be imposed
consistent with New Jersey State statutes and the Rules and Regulations
of the Belleville Police Department. Employees may be subject to discipline
for violating laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations and
written directives.
[Ord. No. 3428]
No person shall be appointed to the Police Department who is
not qualified as provided in the New Jersey Statutes. The selection
criteria for a police officer shall be established in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.1 et seq.
[Ord. No. 3428]
Personnel shall be required to complete a working test period
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 4A:4-5.1 et seq.
[Ord. No. 3091]
There shall be established within the Township of Belleville
an Auxiliary Police Organization adhering to all the qualifications,
rules, regulations, and procedures included herein.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 1]
This section is passed, promulgated, and shall be interpreted
in accordance with Chapter 251 of the Laws of 1942, as amended and
supplemented by N.J.S.A. 59, Appendix A:0-45, Governor's Executive
Order No. 101, dated December 17, 1980, Directive No. 28 (Governor's
Proclamation of Auxiliary Police Powers), Directive No. 30 (Governor's
Regulation for Training Auxiliary Policemen or Regular Police Force)
and all information bulletins and regulations and executive orders
promulgated pursuant to the authority of law by the Governor of the
State of New Jersey in furtherance of the Emergency Management Organization
(Civil Defense or Civil Defense Disaster Control) of the State of
New Jersey.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 2]
a.
The Auxiliary Police shall consist of not more than 20 active members.
b.
As a condition for membership and continued membership in the organization,
each member shall:
1.
Be a citizen of the United States, the State of New Jersey, and a
resident of the Township of Belleville.
2.
Be between the ages of 21 and 65 years of age.
3.
Be of good moral character and physically qualified to perform the
duties assigned.
4.
Possess a current and valid New Jersey driver's license.
5.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprint.
6.
Be able to speak and understand the English language.
7.
Pass a physical examination and drug screening by the Police Department's
Physician.
8.
Complete the required basic Auxiliary Police training course.
9.
Appointed personnel must be registered as a member of the local Emergency
Management Organization and must take a loyalty oath that reads as
follows:
I, __________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support
the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the
State of New Jersey, and that I will bear faith and allegiance to
the same and to the Governments established by the United States and
in this State, under the authority of the people, so help me, God.
10.
Shall wear a uniform as designated by the Township of Belleville
Chief of Police with characteristics that distinguish their uniform
from that of the Belleville Police Department.
c.
Procedures for New Members. Any person who wants to join the Township
of Belleville Auxiliary Police Organization must meet the standards
of paragraph b above. He/she shall then complete the following:
1.
Submit in writing a request for members to the Township of Belleville
Chief of Police, requesting an application for the Auxiliary Police.
2.
The Township of Belleville Police Department will mail or deliver
the Auxiliary Police application to the applicant.
3.
The application will be completed by the applicant and returned to
the Chief or Liaison of the Township of Belleville Police Department.
4.
The Chief or Liaison, upon receiving the application shall then date
and time-stamp said application.
5.
The Township of Belleville Police Department Chief or Liaison will
then conduct a criminal background check, Division of Motor Vehicles
check and further background check as needed to satisfy the requirements
of becoming an Auxiliary Police member.
6.
Upon completion of the background check, the Township of Belleville
Police Department Chief or Liaison will then conduct an interview
with the applicant.
7.
The applicant is then required to pass a physical examination and
drug screening by the Township of Belleville Police Department's Physician.
8.
Pending the results of the applicant's physical examination and drug
screening, the process will continue.
9.
If the applicant has satisfactorily completed all the requirements
of becoming an Auxiliary Police member, the Township of Belleville
Police Department Chief of Police will submit in writing a request
to the Township Manager to have him/her appointed to the organization.
d.
All appointments to and termination from the organization shall be
submitted to the Township Manager for his review and approval.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 3]
a.
All members of the Auxiliary Police Organization are required to
complete the basic Auxiliary Police course as prescribed by the State
Police Advisory Committee prior to being assigned any responsibilities.
b.
Members may be assigned to the Chief of Police or his/her designee,
for the purpose of training, as prescribed by executive order and
directives.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 4]
a.
The precise implementation of the local Auxiliary Police will be
the responsibility of the Township of Belleville Police Chief or his/her
designee.
b.
The assignment(s) of the Auxiliary Police to an emergency, disaster,
or training mission will be requested by the Chief of Police or his/her
designee by the Township of Belleville OEM Coordinator.
c.
Auxiliary Police detailed for duty must adhere to the following procedures
before assuming his/her assignments:
1.
Report to the Township of Belleville Police Headquarters personally
and log in his/her name, date, and time of reporting and specific
assignment in the Auxiliary Police docket;
2.
Upon completion of assignment, whether an emergency or training mission,
signs out personally in the Auxiliary Police docket at Police headquarters
(date and time completed and signature). Should any unusual incident
occur during his/her tour of duty, he/she will notify the Township
of Belleville Police Department's Tour Commander.
d.
Auxiliary Police properly summoned and assigned to duty are covered
by State Statutes. Furthermore, the Auxiliary Officer will be covered
by insurance provided by the Township of Belleville, in case of injury
or death while in the performance of his/her duties.
e.
In the event of an extreme emergency or disaster, every effort will
be made to comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to the
Auxiliary Police activities, but if action has to be taken immediately,
verbal approval should be obtained from the Township of Belleville
Chief of Police, or the person in charge of the Township of Belleville
Police Department at the time of the emergency.
f.
All members of the Auxiliary Police, when properly assigned, must
follow and comply with all rules and regulations, policies and procedures
of the Township of Belleville Police Department, as prescribed by
the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 5]
a.
Auxiliary Police as defined in N.J.S.A. App. A:9-45. Personnel properly
enrolled, trained, and certified according to the orders, rules and
regulations of N.J.S.A. App. A:9-45 as an Auxiliary Police Member
shall have the powers of a regular police officer during a designated
emergency or properly assigned training mission.
b.
All assignments of the Township of Belleville Auxiliary Police will
be approved by the Chief of Police, or authority having this responsibility
during an emergency, disaster, or training mission.
d.
During any assignment, the Auxiliary Police will not be authorized
to carry and/or use firearms.
e.
During any assignment, the Auxiliary Police will not be authorized
to carry and/or use mechanical or chemical devices unless approved
by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 6]
The officers of the Auxiliary Police shall consist of one Captain,
one Lieutenant and two Sergeants, all of whom shall be active members
of the Auxiliary Police Organization.
a.
Captain. The Captain is the highest commanding officer who has direct
control over all Auxiliary Police members within his/her command.
1.
He/she is responsible for the direction and control of the personnel
under his/her command to assure the proper performance of duties and
adherence to established rules, regulations, and procedures.
2.
He/she shall be responsible for the punctual attendance of all personnel
within his/her command and keep accurate and complete records of every
member, attendance, training, and scheduling.
3.
He/she is also responsible for the morale and discipline within his/her
command.
4.
He/she is responsible for communication of information through the
chain of command as required.
5.
He/she is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the organization
equipment, supplies, and material used.
6.
He/she will insure that all members under his/her command have knowledge
of the equipment.
7.
He/she will make sure that all members under his/her command wear
the organization's uniform at the time the uniform is required.
8.
He/she will coordinate all work details between the Lieutenant and
the Auxiliary Officers. The Captain will compile and certify, in the
form of a yearly written report, all activities performed by the Auxiliary
Police on a yearly basis and forward the report to the Police Department
Liaison, as well as monthly reports.
b.
Lieutenant. The Lieutenant is second-in-command and will be responsible
for conducting operations of the Auxiliary Police in the absence of
the Captain.
1.
He/she is responsible for proper assignments of duty and the performance
of those under his/her command.
2.
He/she will be responsible for making sure all Auxiliary Police members
are covered with the proper insurance provided by the Township of
Belleville.
3.
Make sure all members are signing in and out in the logbook and keep
accurate records of the details.
4.
Will direct and oversee the activities and functions of the Auxiliary
Police Sergeants and give guidance when necessary.
5.
Will perform evaluations of Auxiliary Police Officers and their performance
and forward the report to the Auxiliary Police Captain.
6.
Report any disciplinary problems under his command to the Auxiliary
Police Captain.
c.
Sergeant. The Sergeants will be assigned to a squad. The organization
consists of two Sergeants. Active members can only be appointed to
the rank of Sergeant after completing the basic Auxiliary Police course.
d.
Captain. The Captain shall be the chief administrative officer of
the organization and shall preside at all of its meetings.
e.
Lieutenant. The Lieutenant shall perform the duties of the Captain
in his/her absence.
f.
Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain in the records of the organization,
including all meetings, and correspondence to and from the organization.
g.
Auxiliary Police Officer. The Auxiliary Police Officer shall complete
a tour of duty as assigned by his/her supervisor(s).
1.
He/she shall perform a minimum of 20 hours per calendar quarter.
2.
He/she will be assigned a squad, and perform to the best of his/her
ability.
3.
He/she will follow all departmental policies and procedures, and
rules and regulations of the organization.
4.
Attend monthly meetings and training courses.
h.
Police Liaison. The Police Liaison is a Township of Belleville Police
Department member who is assigned by the Chief of Police. The Liaison
shall be responsible for the operations of the Township of Belleville
Auxiliary Police. Responsible, also, for appointing a training officer
to see that all the Auxiliary Officers are properly trained. The Liaison
has the authority to suspend or expel any members of the organization
for just cause. He/she has the responsibility of preparing the organization's
yearly budget.
i.
Probationary Member. Any new member shall be on probation for a minimum
of one year and upon completion of the basic Auxiliary' Police course
prescribed by the State Police Advisory Committee. Probationary members
may hold the office of Secretary.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 7]
a.
Failure to obey a lawful order of a line officer, negligent or willfully
improper conduct in his/her duties, and violation of the provisions
of this section, or any other applicable ordinance or statute, or
any rule or regulation adopted thereunder of the bylaws shall constitute
grounds for suspension and/or expulsion from the organization.
b.
If the Township of Belleville Police Department's Liaison, Auxiliary
Police Captain, or any line officer has reason to believe that there
are grounds for expulsion or suspension of any member of the organization
for any reason set out in paragraph a above, he/she shall prepare
a written statement of the charges against such a member. If such
charges are made by a line officer, other than the Liaison or Auxiliary
Police Captain, they shall submit the written charges to the Police
Liaison.
c.
The Police Chief shall fix a date, time, and place when such charges
against the member shall be heard and served upon that member in a
written copy. At that meeting, the Police Department Chief and Liaison
will hear the charges made against such member by the line officer
making such charges.
d.
If any member is suspended from the organization, such member may
appeal such suspension to the Township of Belleville Chief of Police.
Such appeal shall be made by giving notice to the Township of Belleville
Police Department Auxiliary Liaison within 10 days after notice of
suspension is given to such member. The Township of Belleville Chief
of Police shall hear the matter and may affirm such suspension if
he/she finds the member guilty, or if he/she finds the member guilty
but believes the penalty imposed to be unduly severe, he/she may reduce
such penalty, or if he/she finds the member not guilty, he/she shall
forthwith reinstate him/her as an active member of the organization.
e.
If any member is expelled from the organization, such member may
appeal such expulsion to the Township of Belleville Manager. Such
appeal shall be made by giving a written notice to the Captain of
the Auxiliary Police within 10 days after notice of the expulsion.
The Captain of the organization will forward copies of the appeal
to the Township Manager, and the Police Department's Liaison. The
Township of Belleville Manager shall hear the matter and may affirm
such expulsion if they find the member guilty, or if they find the
member not guilty, they shall forthwith reinstate him/her as an active
member of the organization.
[Ord. No. 3091 § 8]
The Township of Belleville shall provide the Auxiliary Police
Officer with a uniform. This uniform will be the property of the Township
of Belleville and must be returned at time of termination or resignation
from the organization. The specific uniform worn will be outlined
in the Police Department Standard Operating Procedures.
[Ord. No. 3417]
The Belleville Police Department Rules and Regulations have
been developed to guide and assist employees in conducting themselves
in a professional manner.
The revisions to the Belleville Police Department Rules and
Regulations have been undertaken to provide all employees of
the Police Department with a more current guide to the proper performance
of their assigned duties.
The rules and regulations will apply to all members of the Belleville
Police Department. In the event there is a conflict between these
Rules and Regulations and any collective bargaining agreement, personnel
services contract or Federal or State law, the terms and conditions
of that contract or law will prevail. In all cases, these rules and
regulations will prevail.
The revised Belleville Police Department Rules and Regulation
have been developed to guide and assist employees in conducting themselves
in a professional manner. Adherence to the principles and guidelines
that can be found within will reduce inappropriate behavior and the
need for disciplinary action, and will enhance respect and appreciation
by the community of our Police Department as professional branch of
local government. The Chief of Police or his designee will be responsible
for enforcing these rules and regulations.
The revised Belleville Department Rules and Regulations are
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.[1]
[Ord. No. 3332 eff. 7-1-2012; Ord. No. 3338; amended 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 3530; 12-13-2022 by Ord. No. 3669]
a.
Definitions:
1.
POLICE OFFICER - Shall mean any full time sworn Law Enforcement Officer
employed by the Township of Belleville.
2.
OUTSIDE EMPLOYER - Shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation,
business entity, other than the Township of Belleville, which employs
a police officer to perform the services of a security guard, traffic
control officer, or plainclothes surveillance officer.
3.
EXTRA DUTY - Shall mean any employment when a police officer is not
scheduled for a shift of duty by the Belleville Police Department
that is conditioned on the actual or potential use of law enforcement
authority by the Police officer employee.
4.
SECURITY GUARD - Shall mean a position of employment involving wearing
of the Belleville Police Department Uniform and/or carrying a firearm
or other dangerous weapon as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1.
5.
TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER - Shall mean a position of employment involving
wearing of the Belleville Police Department Uniform while directing
traffic or overseeing traffic control within a work zone.
6.
PLAINCLOTHES SURVEILLANCE OFFICER - Shall mean a position of employment
involving the wearing or carrying a Belleville Badge and/or carrying
of a firearm or other dangerous weapon as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1.
7.
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE - Shall mean all forms of insurance,
including self-insurance as required by N.J.S.A. 43:15-1 et seq.
8.
WHILE IN THE EMPLOY OF THE EMPLOYER - Shall mean Ordinance No. 5330
all times when a police officer is scheduled and does work for an
outside employer as a security guard, traffic control officer, or
plainclothes surveillance officer.
9.
EXTRA DUTY SCHEDULER - Shall be the police officer by the Policemen's
Benevolent Association, Local 28, with the approval of the Chief of
Police, to schedule and distribute the extra-duty assignments.
10.
EXTRA DUTY ADMINISTRATOR - Shall be the secretary to the Chief of
Police, who is a Township of Belleville employee who will administer
all clerical duties in regard to applications, processing and billing
to the outside employer and payroll processing, such duties shall
be performed as required as part of the position.
11.
TOWNSHIP - Shall be the Township of Belleville, New Jersey, Municipal
Government.
12.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Shall be the Township of Belleville, New Jersey
Police Department.
13.
POLICE VEHICLE - Shall mean any marked, or unmarked vehicle owned
by the Township of Belleville, used by the Police Department.
b.
Any outside employer who employs a police officer while off duty
to perform the aforesaid services without first having complied with
the requirements of this section shall be subject to a fine of $500
or imprisonment of one day, or both, for each day it employs the police
officer.
c.
Any police officer who accepts or continues employment while off
duty with an outside employer, who has not complied with the requirements
of this section, shall be deemed in violation of the Rules and Regulations
of the Belleville Police Department and shall be subject to appropriate
discipline thereunder. The police officer shall, prior to accepting
or continuing off duty employment, ascertain from the perspective
outside employer whether it has complied with the provisions hereof.
If an outside employer has not yet complied, the police officer shall
not accept the prospective extra-duty employment.
d.
Rates of Payment.
[Amended 4-9-2019 by Ord. No. 3530]
1.
The rate of payment to the Township for police officers performing
extra-duty security guard or plain clothes surveillance officer is
between $26 to $65 per hour or the rate of a senior patrolman at time
and half, whichever is greater, minimum of four hours.
2.
The rate of payment to the Township for police officers performing
extra-duty services as a traffic control officer is $65 per hour or
the rate of a senior patrolman at time and half, whichever is greater,
minimum of four hours.
3.
The Township shall deposit $2.25 per hour for each and every extra-duty
detail to the Township Account for offsetting costs of administering
said ordinance.
4.
The Township shall disburse $0.75 per hour for each and every extra-duty
detail to the Extra-Duty Scheduler for services provided.
5.
The Township shall disburse the remainder amount per hour to the
police officer who performed the extra-duty service as a security
guard or plainclothes surveillance officer.
6.
The Township shall disburse the remainder amount per hour to the
police officer who performed the extra-duty service as a traffic control
officer.
7.
Payments to the police officer and extra-duty scheduler shall be
made in accordance with current payroll disbursement procedures of
the Township.
8.
The rate of payment to the Township for the use of police vehicles
while in use during extra-duty services shall be $10 an hour.
e.
The Chief of Police, with advice and consent of the Township Manager,
may waive the requirements of this section for special events run
by non-profit groups, community organizations, and church groups for
carnivals, street fairs, flea markets, fund raising events, and any
incidental, one time extra duty assignments in which the Chief of
Police designates need for police officers to perform extra-duty details
as a security guard, plainclothes surveillance officer, or traffic
control officer to protect lives and property.
f.
When outside employment is through a municipality other than the
Township of Belleville, the payment schedule for payment to officers,
administrative fees, and vehicle fees for the municipality the police
officer is working for shall supersede any payment schedule for payment
to officers, administrative fees or vehicle fees contained in this
section.
[Added 12-13-2022 by Ord.
No. 3669]
g.
The Township of Belleville Police Department may choose to utilize
a third-party vendor to administer and perform the off duty outside
employment process for the Police Department. These actions include
but are not limited to: communicating with said person or companies
to schedule off duty "jobs", scheduling the officers for said jobs,
invoicing persons or company, and receiving escrow and/or payment
from person or company in a manner set forth by the third-party vendor.
The third-party vendor may charge an additional fee for services that
is above and in addition to the fee structure stated in this Ordinance
and shall use business type collection rules as set forth in the contract
between the Township and the third-party vendor. The third-party vendor
will reimburse the Township via ACH or other funds transfer methods,
according to the fees set forth in the contract, due to the Township
and officer, in a timely manner, usually coinciding with payroll periods
for "jobs" that the officers had performed or were scheduled for,
in accordance with the rules set forth in the contract between the
Township and the person or company seeking services.
[Added 12-13-2022 by Ord.
No. 3669]
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history, Ord. Nos. 3062; 3070;
3080; 3179.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history: Ordinance Nos. 2523,
2733, 2851, 01-2879 and 2963.
[Ord. No. 3082; Ord. No. 3221]
The Department shall be headed by the Fire Chief who shall be
qualified by education and experience. He shall be appointed by the
Township Manager and his salary fixed by the annual salary ordinance.
[Ord. No. 3082; Ord. No. 3221]
The Department shall perform or supervise all appropriate functions
associated with:
[Ord. No. 3082; Ord. No. 3221]
The Fire Department shall be organized pursuant to a plan proposed
by the Fire Chief and submitted to the Municipal Council for approval
by ordinance.
[Ord. No. 3082; Ord. No. 3221; Ord. No.
3434]
The Fire Department shall consist of and include the following
ranks and members therein:
[Ord. No. 3082; Ord. No. 3221]
The Fire Chief shall be responsible as the appropriate authority
for the order, discipline, policies, and practices of the Fire Department.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The Municipal Court of the Township of Belleville is hereby
created and established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:8-1, in such case
made and provided, with all the functions, powers, duties, privileges
and jurisdiction now or hereafter conferred by law. Such Court shall
have a seal which shall bear the impression of the name of the Court.
[Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2816; amended 8-16-2022 by Ord. No. 3658]
a.
Appointment, Term and Compensation of Municipal Judge. There shall
be one Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court duly appointed by the
Council who shall preside over the Municipal Court. The Council shall
designate the Judge who shall assume the prime administrative authority
for the operation of the Municipal Court in accordance with the laws
and rules governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey.
b.
Qualifications. The Municipal Judge shall have the qualifications
required by law and shall be appointed for a term of three years,
and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. The annual
compensation shall be fixed and determined in the Township ordinance
and shall be in lieu of any and all other fees.
[Ord. No. 2523]
There shall be a Clerk of the Municipal Court who shall be appointed
by the Township Manager. His annual compensation shall be fixed and
determined by the annual Salary Ordinance. The Clerk shall perform
such functions and duties as shall be prescribed by the law, the rules
applicable to Municipal Courts and by the Municipal Judge.
[Ord. No. 2523]
There shall be a Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court who shall
be appointed by the Township Manager, whose annual compensation shall
be fixed and determined by the annual Salary Ordinance. The Deputy
Court Clerk shall assist the Court Clerk in the performance of his
duties, set forth above.
[Ord. No. 2523]
The internal organization of the court shall be recommended
by the Judge, approved by the Township Manager and submitted to the
Township Council for approval by resolution. Appointments to any position
approved by the Council shall be made by the Township Manager.
[Ord. No. 2655 § 1; Ord. No. 2275 § 1]
The Municipal Court fee schedule shall permit the charging of
an application fee of not more than $200 for representation by the
Municipal Public Defender, provided, however, that the court may waive
this application fee, in whole or in part, if the court determines,
in its discretion, that the application fee represents an unreasonable
burden on the person seeking representation.
[Amended in entirety 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505. Subsection 2-13.15 through
2-13.18 regarding the Assistant Municipal Prosecutor were repealed 7-14-2020 by Ord. No. 3584. Prior history includes Ord. No. 2523; Ord. No. 2590; Ord. No. 2639; Ord. No.
2670; Ord. No. 2747; Ord. No. 2826.]
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
An office of the Township Attorney is hereby created which shall
be directed by the Township Attorney. Under this office shall be an
Assistant Township Attorney, Municipal Prosecutor, and Assistant Municipal
Prosecutor, and such additional attorneys and clerical staff, technical
and professional assistants as the Council may authorize for special
or regular employment in the Office of the Township Attorney.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The internal organization of the office of the Township Attorney
shall be recommended by the Township Attorney, approved by the Township
Manager and submitted to the Council for approval by resolution.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The Township Attorney shall be appointed by the Council in accordance
with N.J.S. 40A:9-139. Prior to appointment, the Attorney shall have
been admitted to the practice of law in this State.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The Township Attorney shall be appointed by the Council for
a term of one year from the date of appointment and until a qualified
successor shall have been legally appointed and qualified.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The Township Attorney shall receive as an annual salary as may
be fixed in the annual Salary ordinance adopted by the Council, and
in addition to such salary, he shall receive other compensation for
legal services as he may be directed to perform during the year by
the Council, upon presentation of a voucher sworn to as required by
law.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The Township Attorney shall be in general charge of the office
of the Township Attorney. He shall be the legal advisor to the Council,
Manager, departments and other municipal agencies except as may otherwise
be provided by law. The Township Attorney shall prosecute and defend
actions and proceedings by and against the Township, departments and
agencies thereof. In furtherance of these powers, and without limitation
thereof, he shall:
a.
Attend all meetings of the Council.
b.
Prepare or approve all ordinances and substantive resolutions prior
to introduction and passage.
c.
Review and approve all contracts, deeds, documents and instruments
prior to the execution thereof by or on behalf of the Township.
d.
Conduct appeals from orders, decisions or judgments affecting any
interest of the Township as directed by the Council.
e.
Subject to the approval of the Council, have power to enter into
any agreement, compromise or settlement of any litigation in which
the Township is involved.
f.
Advise or render opinions upon any question of law pertaining to
municipal affairs submitted to him by the Manager, the Council or
any Council member.
g.
Maintain a record of all actions, suits, proceedings and matters
which relate to the Township's interest and report thereon from
time to time as the Council or Manager may require.
h.
Have such other and different functions, powers and duties as may
be provided by Charter or ordinance.
i.
With the consent of the Council, he is authorized to employ additional
special counsel to aid in the trial, defense or argument of such causes
or proceedings of importance in which the Township may be a party
or be interested, as he may deem necessary.
j.
Upon the expiration of his term of office or his resignation or removal
therefrom, he shall forthwith surrender to the several Township officers
charged with custody therefor all deeds, leases, conveyances, obligations,
bonds, contracts, agreements, maps, reports or other papers in his
hands belonging to the Township and shall deliver to his successor
in office all legal papers, documents and other papers relating to
business of the Township together with a written consent of substitution
of his successor in all actions then pending and undetermined in which
the Township is a party.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
There is hereby created the position of Assistant Township Attorney,
who shall be appointed by the Council. Prior to appointment, the Attorney
shall have been admitted to the practice of law in this State.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The Assistant Township Attorney shall be appointed for a term
of one year from the date of appointment and until a successor shall
have been legally appointed and qualified. The term of the Assistant
Township Attorney shall coincide with the term of the Township Attorney.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
a.
The Assistant Township Attorney shall be under the supervision of
the Township Attorney and shall perform such duties as may be assigned
to him by the Township Attorney. He shall have the authority to perform
any and all of the duties imposed by this section upon the Township
Attorney. In the absence or incapacity of the Township Attorney, the
Assistant Township Attorney shall perform the duties of the Township
Attorney.
b.
The Assistant Township Attorney shall also assist in the prosecution
and defense of actions and proceedings by and against the Township,
departments and agencies thereof including but not limited to all
tax appeals.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
Compensation of the Assistant Township Attorney shall be fixed
in the annual salary ordinance adopted by the Council.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
There is hereby created the position of Municipal Prosecutor
who shall be appointed by the Council. Prior to appointment, the Municipal
Prosecutor shall have been admitted to the practice of law in this
State.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
The Municipal Prosecutor shall be appointed for a term of one
year from the date of appointment and until a successor shall have
been legally appointed and qualified. Said term shall coincide with
the term of the Township Attorney and Assistant Township Attorney.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
Compensation of the Municipal Prosecutor shall be fixed in the
annual salary ordinance adopted by the Council.
[Amended 9-11-2018 by Ord. No. 3505]
It shall be the duty of the Municipal Prosecutor, under the
supervision of the Assistant Township Attorney, to prepare charges
and complaints against and to appear in the appropriate Court in the
prosecution of every person charged with a violation of Township ordinances,
motor vehicle violations, alcoholic beverage control violations and
disorderly persons offenses. The Municipal Prosecutor shall also perform
all duties in accordance with guidelines and regulations promulgated
by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey and
the Essex County Prosecutors Office under the direction of the Assistant
Township Attorney.
[Ord. No. 2523]
All employees who are in the service of the Township on the
effective date of this Code are transferred to the appropriate departments
to which their respective functions, powers and duties, have been
herein transferred. They shall not, by such transfer, be adversely
affected in seniority, pension, promotion or salary rights.
[Ord. No. 2523]
Except as otherwise provided herein, all records and property
of the Township are transferred to the respective departments to which
the various functions are assigned by this Code.
[Prior § 2-15, Transportation Committee, was deleted 10-8-2019 by Ord. No. 3549. History includes Ord. No. 2872; Ord. No. 2879; and Ord. No. 3030.]
[Ord. No. 2876; Ord. No. 2886]
In 1991, the New Jersey Legislature passed the Prevention of
Domestic Violence Act of 1991, N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17, et seq. having determined
that domestic violence is a serious crime against society affecting
victims from all social and economic backgrounds. On January 18, 2000
Bill #:A-2876 (2R) was signed into Public law, amending N.J.S.A. 2C:25-20b(3)
to require New Jersey law enforcement agencies to establish crisis
intervention teams. Pursuant to the Act, crisis intervention teams
of trained residents shall be formed to assist police authorities
in dealing with domestic violence cases. The Belleville Domestic Violence
Intervention Team would assist victims of domestic violence by providing
information on available resources and referrals and acting as a liaison
with the police and other agencies, as appropriate.
[Ord. No. 2876; Ord. No. 2886; Ord. No.
2902]
There is hereby created the Belleville Domestic Violence Intervention
Team. The team shall consist of unlimited number of volunteers who
shall be at least 21 years of age and bona fide residents of the County
of Essex. All Team members shall serve without compensation. Interested
persons shall complete an application form supplied by the Township,
be fingerprinted by the Police Department, and subjected to a comprehensive
background check and screening process. Members of the Team shall
be appointed by resolution of the Township Council upon recommendations
of the Mayor, Director of the Program, or Police Chief. The Township
Council shall also by resolution and upon recommendation of the Mayor,
Director of the Program, or Police Chief appoint certain Team members
as coordinators. All coordinators and other Team members shall be
supervised by the Police Department and shall serve at the discretion
of the Township Council.
[Ord. No. 2876; Ord. No. 2886]
No person may serve as a Team member unless he/she shall first
complete a forty-hour training program specializing in Domestic Violence
Intervention Team matters. This training further provides confidentiality
protection to the member in comportment with N.J.S.A. 2A:84A-22, et
seq.
[Ord. No. 2876; Ord. No. 2886]
The functions and duties of the Domestic Violence Intervention
Team shall include, but not limited to:
a.
Meeting with victims of domestic violence to provide support, compassion
and advice.
b.
Providing information on available resources, appropriate victim
assistance agencies, hot lines and similar support services, and serving
as a liaison with police and other agencies as appropriate.
c.
Such other functions and duties as may be established by the Police
Department.
[Ord. No. 2876; Ord. No. 2886]
The Police Department shall prepare and submit to the Municipal
Council an annual report summarizing the activities of the Team and
any recommendations it sees fit to make.
[Ord. No. 3222]
There shall be a Department of Information Technology, the head
of which shall be the Department Head (Unclassified). The Department
Head shall be appointed by the Township Manager and shall be qualified
by training and experience at the time of appointment. There shall
be no other personnel authorized without the approval of the Township
Council. The Department shall be under the administrative control
of the Township manager.
[Ord. No. 3222]
The Department shall perform or supervise all appropriate functions
associated with:
a.
Under direction: repair, services, and maintain computer system(s)
equipment and related peripheral devices; does related work as required.
b.
Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of microprocessor systems,
related peripheral devices, and telecommunication hardware including
digital controllers.
c.
Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications hardware
attached to minicomputers and/or mainframe computer based systems
including key systems, communication controllers, circuit and board
components, printers, modems, cables, terminals, connectors, and disk
drives;
d.
Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of all personal computers
and communications and peripheral equipment including memory boards,
disk controllers, monitors, personal computer tape devices, hard disk,
floppy disks, power supplies, electronics switches, multiplexers,
modems, digital controllers, terminals, printers, cables, and connectors;
e.
Assembling and/or configuring and testing microprocessors, minicomputers,
and/or mainframe computer based systems according to user and/or application
requirements, and tests prior to their release to field locations
for installations;
f.
Repairing electronic analog or digital computers and peripheral equipment,
following schematics, diagrams, and handbook instructions;
g.
Insert test programs and data in computer, and monitor processing
from maintenance or operator's control panel; comparing system performance
and output to predetermined standards to analyze cause of machine
error or stoppage;
h.
Operate and/or observe computer and peripheral equipment during system
and trouble localization testing to locate defective circuits and
isolate faulty units;
i.
Testing suspect circuits, modules and components using oscilloscope
and other instruments to diagnose defects;
j.
Performing preventive maintenance duties such as cleaning unit, mass
replacing of transistors, tubes, or electronic components, and testing
circuitry by simulating extreme operating conditions to locate and
replace marginal components;
k.
Check new devices and/or systems for compliance with controller specifications;
l.
Preparing regular, accurate, and informative reports relative to
the operation and maintenance of microprocessor, minicomputer, and/or
mainframe computer based systems and telecommunications hardware;
m.
Instructing others in the proper field operation of assigned systems;
n.
Maintaining a library of manufacturer's catalogues, operating instructions,
and repair manuals for all equipment and providing updates with latest
vendor technical newsletter releases as required;
o.
Reviewing troubled date reports of equipment failures, completes
circuitry for special controller sequences and campus wiring configuration
for either voice or data applications including local area networks;
p.
Troubleshooting telecommunications lines including in-house cable,
lease lines, and digital circuits for all remote or local terminals
and telecommunications hardware including those peripheral devices
attached to a microprocessor, minicomputer, and/or mainframe computer;
q.
Maintaining an inventory of frequently needed parts and supplies;
r.
Preparing paperwork to order new parts, supplies, and equipment as
required;
s.
Determining whether sources of difficulty are hardware or software
related and refers software problems to the appropriate area of responsibility;
t.
Fabricating all types of computer cable for field or central sites
as required;
u.
Installation of all communication and peripheral computer equipment,
lay cables and hook up electrical connections;
v.
Shall be required to learn to utilize various types of electronics
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
by the Township of Belleville and/or related units.
[Ord. No. 3200]
The purpose of this section is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Township of Belleville's
responsibility to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant
to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.
[Ord. No. 3200]
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Shall mean the entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
the Township of Belleville to ensure that the restricted units under
administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable,
only to low - Moderate income households.
Shall mean the employee charged by the Governing Body with
the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable
housing program for the Township of Belleville.
[Ord. No. 3200]
a.
Establishment of position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for the
Township of Belleville.
b.
Subject to the approval of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH),
the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be appointed by the Governing
Body and may be a full or part time municipal employee.
c.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight
and administration of the affordable housing program for the Township
of Belleville, including the following responsibilities which may
not be contracted out, exclusive of item c.6 which may be contracted
out:
1.
Serving the Township of Belleville's primary point of contact for
all inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative
Agents and interested households.
2.
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Township of
Belleville's Fair Share Plan.
3.
Compiling, verifying and submitting annual reports as required by
COAH.
4.
Coordinating meetings with affordable Housing providers and Administrative
Agents, as applicable.
5.
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability controls,
compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketings as offered or approved
by COAH.
6.
If applicable, serving as Administrative Agent for some or all of
the restricted units in the Township of Belleville as described in
paragraph f below.
d.
Subject to approval by COAH, the Township of Belleville may contract with or authorize a consultant, authority, government or any agency charged by the Governing Body, which entity shall have the responsibility of administering the affordable housing program of the Township of Belleville, except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out to subsection c above. If the Township of Belleville contracts with another entity to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including the affordability controls and Affirmative Marketing Plan, the Municipal Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting Administrative Agent.
e.
Compensation. Compensation shall be fixed by the Governing Body at
the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
f.
Administrative powers and duties assigned to the Municipal Housing
Liaison.
1.
Affirmative Marketing.
(a)
Conducting an outreach process to insure affirmative marketing
of affordable housing units in accordance with the Affirmative Marketing
Plan of the Township of Belleville and the provisions of N.J.A.C.
5:80-26.25; and
(b)
Providing counseling or contracting to provide counseling services
to low and moderate income applicants on subjects such as budgeting,
credit issues, mortgage qualification, rental lease requirements and
landlord/tenant law.
2.
Household Certification.
(a)
Soliciting, scheduling, conducting and following up on interviews
with interested households;
(b)
Conducting interviews and obtaining sufficient documentation
of gross income and assets upon which to base a determination of income
eligibility for a low - or moderate income unit;
(c)
Providing written notification to each applicant as to the determination
of eligibility or non-eligibility;
(d)
Requiring that all certified applicants for restricted units
execute a certificate substantially in the form as applicable, of
either the ownership or rental certificates set forth in Appendices
J and K of N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq.;
(e)
Creating and maintaining a referral list of eligible applicant
households living in the housing region and eligible applicant household
with members working in the housing region where the units are located;
and
(f)
Employing the random selection process as provided in the Affirmative
Marketing Plan of the Township of Belleville when referring households
for certification to affordable units.
3.
Affordability Controls.
(a)
Furnishing to attorneys or closing agents forms of deed restrictions
and mortgages for recording at the time of conveyance of title of
each restricted unit;
(b)
Creating and maintaining a file on each restricted unit for
its control period, including the recorded deed with restrictions,
recorded mortgage and note as appropriate;
(c)
Ensuring that the removal of the deed restrictions and cancellation
of the mortgage note are effectuated and properly filed with the appropriate
county's register of deeds or county clerk's office after the termination
of the affordability controls for each restricted unit;
(d)
Communicating with lenders regarding foreclosures; and
(e)
Ensuring the issuance of Continuing Certificates of Occupancy
or certifications pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4:80-26-10.
4.
Resale and Rental.
(a)
Instituting and maintaining an effective means of communicating
information between owners and the Administrative Agent regarding
the availability of restricted units for resale; and
(b)
Instituting and maintaining an effective means of communicating
information to low and moderate income households regarding the availability
of restricted units for resale or re-rental.
5.
Processing Request from Unit Owners.
(a)
Reviewing and approving requests from owners of restricted units
who wish to take out home equity loans or refinance during the term
of ownership;
(b)
Reviewing and approving requests to increase sales prices from
owners of restricted units who wish to make capital improvements to
the units that would affect the selling price, such authorizations
to be limited to those improvements resulting in additional bedrooms
or bathrooms and the cost of central air conditioning systems; and
(c)
Processing requests and making determinations on requests by
owners of restricted units for hardship waivers.
6.
Enforcement.
(a)
Securing annually lists of all affordable housing units for
which tax bills are mailed to absentee owners and notifying all such
owners that they must either move back to their unit or sell it;
(b)
Securing from all developers and sponsors of restricted units,
at the earliest point of contact in the processing of the project
or development, written acknowledgment of the requirement that no
restricted unit can be offered, or in any other way committed, to
any person, other than a household duly certified to the unit by the
Administrative Agent;
(c)
The posting annually in all rental properties, including two-family
homes, of a notice as to the maximum permitted rent together with
the telephone number of the Administrative Agent where complaints
of excess rent can be made.
(d)
Sending annual mailings to all owners of affordable dwellings
units, reminding them of the notices and requirements outlined in
N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.18(d)4;
(e)
Establishing a program for diverting unlawful rent payments
to the municipality's affordable housing trust fund or other appropriate
municipal fund approved by DCA;
(f)
Creating and publishing a written operating manual, as approved
by COAH, setting forth procedure for administering such affordability
controls; and
(g)
Providing annual reports to COAH as required.
7.
The Administrative Agent shall have authority to take all actions
necessary and appropriate to carry its responsibilities hereunder.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
a.
A municipal advisory beautification committee, which shall be known
and designated as the Belleville Beautification Committee, consisting
of eight members, is hereby created and established.
b.
All other municipal committees heretofore functioning in the field
of beautification and anti-litter are hereby dissolved.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
a.
The members of the advisory beautification committee shall be appointed
by the Mayor with consent of the Municipal Council and shall serve
at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
b.
In addition to the eight members provided for in subsection 2-18A.1, the Mayor shall appoint a member of the Township Council to serve as liaison between the Committee and the Township Council. The Councilperson appointed to serve as liaison shall have voting privileges in the deliberations of the Committee.
c.
In addition to the eight members provided for in subsection 2-18A.1 and the Councilperson designated to serve as liaison as hereinabove provided, the Mayor, during his or her term of office, shall be an ex officio member of the Committee. The Mayor shall have no voting privileges in the deliberations of the Committee.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
The members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for
their services.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
The members shall serve for a term of three years.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
The advisory beautification committee shall gather, evaluate,
coordinate and disseminate information of interest and assistance
to the Township regarding beautification. The Committee shall serve
as an advisory committee to the Township Council on questions of beautification
and antilitter programs and activities beneficial to the Township
and shall, from time to time, report its findings and recommendations
to the Township Council for its consideration and action. The findings
and recommendations of the Committee shall not bind the Township Council.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
The Committee shall utilize the secretarial and other staff
services and made available to the Committee by the Department of
Planning and Development.
[Added 2-11-2019 by Ord.
No. 3522]
The Committee may, in its discretion, adopt rules of procedure
governing the conduct of its meetings and activities and shall elect
such officers from among its membership as it may deem necessary.
