[Amended 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-26]
A. Establishment. It is hereby established, pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. (Municipal Land Use Law), in the Township
of Maple Shade a Planning Board of nine members, consisting of the
following classes:
(2) Class II: one of the officials of the Township other
than a member of the Township Council to be appointed by the Mayor.
(3) Class III: a member of the Township Council to be
appointed by it.
(4) Class IV: six other citizens of the Township to be
appointed by the Township Council. The members of Class IV shall hold
no other municipal office.
B. Terms.
(1) The term of the member composing Class I shall correspond
with his or her official tenure. The terms of the members composing
Class II and Class III shall be for one year or terminate at the completion
of their respective terms of office, whichever occurs first.
(2) The terms of Class IV members shall be four years,
provided that nothing herein shall affect the term of any present
member of the Planning Board, each of whom shall continue in office
until the completion of the term for which he or she was appointed.
All terms shall run from January 1 of the year in which the appointment
was made.
C. Alternate members. The Township Council shall appoint
two alternate members for Class IV members, who shall meet the qualifications
of Class IV members. Alternate members shall be designated by the
Mayor at the time of their appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate
No. 2. " The terms of the alternate members shall be for two years
commencing from January 1 of the year of their appointment, except
that the terms of the alternate members shall be such that the term
of not more than one alternate member shall expire in any one year;
provided, however, that in no instance shall the terms of the alternate
members first appointed exceed two years. Alternate members may participate
in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence
or disqualification of a regular member of any class. A vote shall
not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of
an alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to
which alternate member is to vote, Alternate No. 1 shall vote.
[Added 7-16-1980 by Ord. No. 1980-6]
D. Vacancies. If a vacancy of any class shall occur otherwise
than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment as above
provided for the unexpired term.
E. Removal. Any member other than a Class I member, after
a public hearing if he or she requests one, may be removed by the
Township Council for cause. "Cause" shall include but not be limited
to absence of a member from three consecutive regular meetings during
one year except for illness or other justified reason.
F. Powers and duties. The Planning Board shall have the powers and duties as set forth in §
22-1 of this Code.
[Amended 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-26]
A. Establishment, membership and terms.
(1) A Zoning Board of Adjustment is hereby established
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 et seq., consisting of seven residents
of the Township of Maple Shade appointed by the Township Council to
serve for terms of four years from January 1 of the year of their
appointment. The terms of the members first appointed under this chapter
shall be one for four years, one for three years and one for two years,
as specified by the Township Council in the resolution of appointment.
Thereafter the term of each member shall be for four years. Nothing
in this section shall, however, be construed to affect the term of
any present member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, each of whom
shall continue in office until the completion of the term for which
he or she was appointed.
(2) No member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment may hold
any elective office or position under the Township.
B. Alternate members. The Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall also consist of four alternate members, said members to be residents
of the Township of Maple Shade. The Township Council shall appoint
the four alternate members for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, who
shall meet the qualifications of the members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. Alternate members shall be designated at the time of their
appointment by the Township Council as "Alternate No. 1," "Alternate
No. 2," "Alternate No. 3" and "Alternate No. 4." The terms of the
alternate members shall be for two years commencing from January 1
of the year of their appointment, except that the terms of the alternate
members shall be such that the term of not more than two alternate
members shall expire in any one year; provided, however, that in no
instance shall the terms of the alternate members first appointed
exceed two years. Alternate members may participate in discussions
of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification
of a regular member of any class. A vote shall not be delayed in order
that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. In
the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate member
is to vote, alternate members shall vote in the order of their numerical
designation.
[Added 7-16-1980 by Ord. No. 1980-6;
amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
C. Vacancies. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration
of term shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
D. Attendance. A member may be removed in accordance with the Township attendance and vacancy policy set forth in §
4-2.
[Amended 3-11-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
E. Powers and duties. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the powers and duties as set forth in §
22-6 of this Code.
The Maple Shade First Aid Squad is hereby recognized
as the first aid squad of the Township.
[Added 3-23-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
A. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission shall be:
(1) To study the future of all Highway Commercial, Commercial, Business
Districts and Downtown areas in regard to its economic growth and
development.
(2) To develop plans for the redevelopment of the Downtown Business District (§
4-42B below).
(3) To advise the business community on improvements requiring private
sector action.
(4) To advise the Township Council on improvements requiring local government
action.
(5) To evaluate potential redevelopment opportunities and assist in the
coordination of redevelopment activities in the Township business
districts and foster closer working relationships among all interested
segments of the Maple Shade business community.
B. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
BUSINESS DISTRICT
Individually and cumulatively referring to the Downtown Business
("DB") Zoning District and the additional commercial areas of the
Township of Maple Shade contained within the BD, BD-1, C and HC Zoning
Districts, as shown on the Zoning Map of the Township of Maple Shade.
C. Membership.
(1) Numbers of members. Membership shall consist of 13 regular members,
two ex-officio members and four at-large members.
(2) Classification of members.
(a)
Regular members.
[1]
Public officials (two): the Mayor and a second member of Council,
as appointed by the Township Council.
[2]
Maple Shade resident: one member who shall be a resident of
the Township of Maple Shade.
[3]
Senior citizen: one regular member who has been a Maple Shade
resident for at least seven years and is over the age of 60.
[4]
Merchant, commercial property landlord and/or business owner:
three members. These members shall be an owner or tenant merchant
operating a business that is based in Maple Shade and/or an owner
(landlord) of commercial property within a district.
[5]
Organizational representatives: six regular members. These members
shall represent the views of organizations of the Maple Shade community.
[a]
Maple Shade Business Association: one representative who shall
be recommended by the Board of the Maple Shade Business Association.
[b]
Nonprofit: one representative who shall be an active member
of a least one recognized nonprofit organization operating in Maple
Shade.
[c]
Corporate representative: one representative who shall be an
employee of a large (200 or more employees) corporate entity located
in Maple Shade.
[d]
Board of education: one representative who shall be a sitting
member of the Maple Shade Board of Education and a Maple Shade resident.
[e]
Planning board: one representative who shall be a sitting member
of the Maple Shade Planning Board and a Maple Shade resident.
[f]
Arts representative: one representative who shall be a member
of an arts-related organization based in the Maple Shade area.
(b)
Ex-officio member: the Township Director of Business and Economic
Development and Township Manager.
(c)
At-large members: four members to include any individual, employee,
resident or non-resident, with an identifiable interest in the activities
and mission of the Business and Economic Development Commission.
(3) Appointment. Appointments of all regular members shall be made by
the Township Council.
(4) Terms. All regular members shall serve for a three-year term however,
Council representatives, Planning Board and Board of Education representatives
shall not serve beyond their current term of public office.
(5) Vacancy. In the event of a vacancy, the regular membership will recommend
a successor who may be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the Council to fill the unexpired term. Vacancies shall
be filled with persons within the same class of membership as the
vacancy.
D. Voting powers.
(1) Voting members. All regular members shall be voting members.
(2) Nonvoting members. The ex-officio members and at-large members shall
participate in discussions. The ex-officio members and at-large members
shall not vote. The ex-officio member may serve as alternate and vote
only in the absence or disqualification of a regular member.
E. Officers.
(1) Number of officers. The officers of the Commission shall be a Chair,
Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
(2) Election. The Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be
elected annually in the month of January by the Commission and shall
hold their respective offices for one year or until their successors
are elected. No individual may occupy more than one office.
(3) Nominations.
(a)
At the December meeting of each year, the ex-officio member,
who will be the election officer, will then accept nominations for
the position of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
(b)
All nominations, whether oral or written, must be made, seconded
and then accepted by the individual nominated. At the beginning of
the January meeting, the election officer will accept any nominations
from the floor and call the roll to determine those eligible to receive
ballots and cast votes. The election officer will prepare the ballots
indicating the officers' title and a space in which the eligible voters
can write in their choice for each officer's position. The election
officer will distribute the ballots to those eligible to vote. Upon
completion of the actual vote, the election officer will collect the
ballots and will then tabulate the results. The results will be verified
by the Council liaison and by any member of the Commission who is
not running for election and who has been appointed by the election
officer. The results for each office will also be posted so all present
may view the final count.
(4) Vacancies. All vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the
term of any of the offices shall be filled at the next meeting by
the Commission who shall elect an officer to fill the unexpired term.
(5) Removal. Any officer elected by the Commission may be removed by
the Commission whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the
Commission will be served thereby. Such removal shall occur upon a
two-thirds majority vote of the eligible Commissioners.
F. Meetings.
(1) Schedule. The Commission shall meet at least six times a year. The
time and place of the bimonthly meetings shall be fixed annually by
resolution of the Commission.
(2) Notice. Notice of the annual schedule and of any special or additional
meetings shall be made to the public pursuant to the Open Public Meetings
Act. Any cancellation or change of meeting shall be made by the Executive
Committee. Commissioners will be notified at least 48 hours in advance.
(3) Open meetings. The meetings of the Commission shall be open to the
public unless it is determined by the Chair of the Commission, or
by a majority of the members, that a closed session is required to
discuss any of the following categories or matters:
(a)
Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real
property with public funds where said purchase or lease could adversely
affect the public interest if discussion of such matters were disclosed;
(b)
Any matter of pending or anticipated litigation;
(c)
Any matter of contract negotiations;
(d)
Any matter falling within the attorney/client privilege; and
(e)
Any matter involving the potential employment, appointment,
termination or employment, terms and conditions of employment, evaluation
of performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific public officer,
employee and/or consultant.
(4) Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) Absence from meetings. All regular members are expected to attend
all meetings. When a member has exceeded three unexcused absences,
the Commission may request the resignation and recommend a replacement
to the Mayor for approval by the Council.
G. Powers. The Business and Economic Development Commission shall have
the powers necessary to effectuate the purposes herein described,
said powers including, but not limited to, the following:
(2) To propose and/or enter into agreements and contracts with persons,
firms, corporations or governmental entities, which agreements and
contracts may be necessary or convenient to the exercise of the purposes
and objectives of the Commission.
(3) To recommend contracts for professional services which may be required
to carry out the planning and coordination functions of the Commission.
(4) To coordinate the various public and business activities in the Business
Districts, to establish an annual calendar of major downtown events
as well as other events benefitting the various Business Districts
and community as a whole and to recommend to the Council such ordinance
changes as may be necessary to carry out the advisory purposes of
the Commission.
H. Proposals to be submitted to Council. The Commission shall submit to the Council for its consideration any major recommendation, plan or action proposed pursuant to Subsection
G above. The Council shall communicate with the Commission its intent with respect to any such submission within 30 days of the receipt of same.
I. Limitation of powers. The Commission is specifically prohibited from
exercising any power of condemnation or eminent domain, from pledging
the credit of the municipality and from creating any debt against
the municipality.
J. Township departmental assistance.
(1) General. Subject to limitations as may hereinafter be determined
by the Council, insofar as may be practicable, the employees and professional
staff of the Township of Maple Shade, including the Township Attorney,
shall be available to assist the Commission in the performance of
its duties.
(2) Procedure. All requests for employee or professional staff assistance
shall be made through the Township Manager. Any project that requires
substantial assistance from the Township staff and professionals shall
be reviewed by the full Commission and said assistance shall be approved
by the Council prior to commencement of the project.
K. Remuneration. The members of the Commission shall receive no salary
or other compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed,
subject to approval by the Council, for expenditures incurred in performance
of duties as a member of the Commission. In no event shall such reimbursement
exceed the amount budgeted by the Council for such purposes.
L. Appropriations; annual report.
(1) The Council may appropriate annually, during the life of the Commission,
a sum of money to assist in carrying out the purposes and objectives
set forth herein. The annual expenditures of the Commission shall
not exceed the total sum of the appropriation from the Council plus
other moneys received by the Commission from other sources, including
but not limited to gifts and donations.
(2) The Commission shall make an annual report to the Council setting
forth in detail its operations and transactions for the preceding
12 months. In addition, the Commission shall regularly circulate to
the Mayor and Council copies of its meeting minutes. All records,
reports and data shall be available to the Council for inspection
at any time.
M. Conflict of interest.
(1) Disclosure of interest. No Commissioner shall have or shall acquire
any interest, direct or indirect, personal or financial, in any project
which the Commission is promoting or in any contract or proposed contract
for materials or services or in any lease, mortgage, sale or contract
of any nature whatsoever relating to any such project or to the Commission
without forthwith making written disclosure to the Commission of the
nature and extent of the interest. Such disclosure shall be entered
in writing upon the minutes of the Commission.
(2) Voting. No Commissioner having an interest as described in §
4-42M(1) shall vote on matters directly relating to such interest.
The Council may appoint such other agencies,
boards and committees as it may deem necessary.