[1980 Code §§ 7-1; 7-2]
a.
Absence from Meetings. When any member of a Statutory Municipal Board or of a Committee created by a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the Borough shall be absent from five (5) consecutive regular meetings of such Board or Committee without good cause shown, such member shall be subject to removal from such office. Upon a determination by the respective Board and/or Committee that any such member has been so absent, a report detailing such situation and containing the recommendations of the Committee as to the disposition of the matter shall be filed with the Mayor and Council. Upon review of this report, the Governing Body may, in its discretion, after public hearing if requested, remove such member from office by majority vote of the Council.
b.
Applicability. This subsection shall apply to all Statutory Boards where removal of members is not provided for within the enabling legislation.
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Editor's Note: See also The Revised General Ordinances of the Board of Health.
[1980 § Code 34-1; amended 3-7-2024 by Ord. No. 2771; 11-21-2024 by Ord. No. 2795]
There is established in the Borough of Roselle Park a Board of Health in accordance with the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey entitled "An Act of Establish in This State Boards of Health and a Bureau of Vital Statistics, and to Define Their Respective Powers and Duties," approved March 31, 1887, and the several acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, including P.L. 2023, c. 205.
[1980 Code § 34-2; amended 3-7-2024 by Ord. No. 2771; 11-21-2024 by Ord. No. 2795]
The Mayor and Council shall serve as members of the Board of Health for the Borough.
[1980 Code § 34-3; amended 3-7-2024 by Ord. No. 2771; 11-21-2024 by Ord. No. 2795]
The Board of Health shall, by Resolution, adopt of procedure, which may be referred to as "Bylaws," not inconsistent with this Section or prevailing statute. The Mayor shall serve as President, the Council President shall serve as Vice President, and the Borough Clerk shall serve as Secretary of the Board of Health.
[1980 Code § 34-4; amended 3-7-2024 by Ord. No. 2771; 11-21-2024 by Ord. No. 2795]
The Board of Health shall retain such professionals and officers as required by statute, and as it may otherwise deem necessary and appropriate to effectively administer to the public health needs and requirements of the Borough of Roselle Park.
[1980 Code § 20-1]
The Borough of Roselle Park's Environmental Commission is hereby established pursuant to Chapter 245 of the Laws of 1968 (N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 to 40:6A-12), as amended by Chapter 35, P.L. 1972, Chapter 334, P.L. 1975, and Chapter 168, P.L. 1989.
[1980 Code § 20-2; Ord. No. 2536-2018; amended 2-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2608; 10-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2752]
a.
Regular Members.
1.
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor, one of whom shall also be a member of the Municipal Land Use Board and all of whom shall be residents of the Borough of Roselle Park. Members shall serve without compensation except as hereinafter provided. The Mayor shall designate one (1) of the members to serve as Chairman and presiding officer of the Commission. Members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.
2.
The Mayor or Governing Body may remove any member of the Commission for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Commission occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
Reasoning for a removal for cause may include, but shall not be limited to, a continued absence of a member for five (5) consecutive meetings (regular or special meeting) of the Environmental Commission without good cause shown.
b.
Alternate Members.
1.
The Mayor may appoint not more than two (2) alternate members, to be designated "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2."
2.
The terms of the alternate members shall be for two (2) years. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the appointing authority for the unexpired term only.
3.
An alternate member shall not be permitted to act on any matter in which he has either directly or indirectly any personal or financial interest. An alternate member may, after public hearing if he or she requests one, be removed by the Governing Body for cause.
4.
An alternate member may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. 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 first.
c.
Green Team.
1.
Established. There is hereby established, synonymous with the Borough of Roselle Park's Environmental Commission, the Roselle Park Green Team.
2.
Mission. The Roselle Park Green Team and the Roselle Park Environmental Commission shall be a singular entity. The Commission, in fulfilling its role as the Roselle Park Green Team shall have a mission to advise and recommend methods for improving municipal operations with environmentally friendly initiatives which are economically and environmentally sound through research and evaluation.
3.
Composition; Appointment of Members; Removal of Members. The membership of the Roselle Park Environmental Commission, including any alternate members, shall be in name and operation, identical to the Roselle Park Green Team. Individuals shall not be appointed separately from the appointments made to the Roselle Park Environmental Commission. All appointments and removals from the Roselle Park Green Team membership shall be in manner and practice identical to that which is enumerated in § 2-34.2a and § 2-34.2b.
4.
Liaison. The Mayor shall appoint a member of the Borough Council to serve as the Liaison to the Roselle Park Environmental Commission for a term of one (1) year beginning on January 1st, and terminating on December 31st of each year. The member of Borough Council so appointed shall also serve as the Liaison for all Green Team activities.
[1980 Code § 20-3; amended 10-1-2020 by Ord. No. 2630]
The Commission is established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within territorial limits of the Borough of Roselle Park. The Commission shall have power to conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the Borough and may coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes and may advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its purposes. It shall keep an index of all open areas publicly or privately owned, including open marshland, swamps and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas and may from time to time recommend to the Municipal Land Use Board plans and programs for inclusion in the Master Plan and the development and use of such areas. The Committee shall review and update the Environmental Resource Inventory at a minimum of every five to 10 years.
[1980 Code § 20-4]
The Environmental Commission may, subject to the approval of the Governing Body, acquire property, both real and personal, in the name of the Borough by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise or lease for any of its purposes and shall administer the same for such purposes subject to the terms of the conveyance or gift. Such an acquisition may be to acquire the fee or any lesser interest, development right, easement (including conservation easement), covenant or other contractual right (including a conveyance on conditions or with limitations or reversions) as may be necessary to acquire, maintain, improve, protect, limit the future use of or otherwise conserve and properly utilize open spaces and other land and water areas in the Borough.
[1980 Code § 20-5]
The Environmental Commission shall keep records of its meetings and activities and make an annual report to the Governing Body.
[1980 Code § 20-6]
The Commission may appoint such clerks and other employees and incur such expenses as it may require, provided that the same shall be within the limits of funds appropriated to it by the Governing Body or otherwise available to it.
[1980 Code § 20-7]
The Environmental Commission shall have power to study and make recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources and protection of flora and fauna.
[Added 4-18-2019 by Ord. No. 2570]
Fees for participation in the following enumerated activities related to the Environmental Commission shall be nonrefundable and made payable to the Borough of Roselle Park:
a.
Fees for Environmental Garden.
Environmental Garden | Fee |
Garden plot | $50 per plot |
[1980 Code § 29-1]
The Borough of Roselle Park, County of Union, State of New Jersey, agrees to participate in the creation and operation of the Morses Creek Flood Control Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:14-16 et seq., as follows:
b.
The Morses Creek Flood Control Commission shall be established in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:14-16 et seq.
c.
The Morses Creek Flood Control Commission shall:
1.
Collect, study and analyze data on flooding, past floods and the causes of floods in the area;
2.
Make such data and studies available to the participating members, to the Division of Water Policy and Supply, the Army Corps of Engineers, local and County Planning Boards, and officials concerned with subdivisions and development of properties within the floodway and drainage area;
3.
Keep itself informed as to the availability of State and Federal funds and grants and the procedures for applying therefor and make such information available to participating members;
4.
Coordinate the activities of the participating members relating to flooding, flood prevention, brook cleaning and the like;
5.
Encourage the acquisition of lands within the floodway and low-lying areas by appropriate County Park Commissions, Counties or participating municipalities;
6.
Publicize methods of flood control and flood prevention;
7.
Encourage its participating members and others to adopt appropriate ordinances and regulations relating to flood control;
8.
Encourage its participating members to support other programs designed or intended to alleviate flooding;
9.
Perform such other acts and fulfill such other functions as may be permitted by law and as determined by members, subject to the limitations in this agreement and subject to limitations as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:14-16 et seq.
d.
Any number of members of the Commission shall have the right to meet at regularly scheduled meetings. Any action taken involving the expenditure of funds other than clerical and mailing connected with the usual business of the Commission shall be adopted only at a meeting at which there are at least one (1) County representative and at least one (1) municipal representative.
e.
Each member municipality and County reserves the right, pursuant to Section 2 of P.L. 1971, c. 316,[1] to withdraw from the Commission; provided, however, that at least ninety (90) days' notice of such intention is given to the Commission, and provided further that such withdrawal, after the adoption of the Commission budget for a given year, shall not abrogate the responsibility of the municipality or County to meet its responsibility and obligation under the budget for such year.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:14-17.
f.
Appropriations and Apportionments.
1.
The general administrative and other expenses of the Commission affecting the Commission as a whole shall be apportioned among the members as follows:
(a)
One-fourth (1/4) thereof shall be borne by Union County.
(b)
Three-fourths (3/4) thereof shall be apportioned among the participating municipalities according to a formula taking into account the total area within the drainage basin, resulting in the following:
Roselle Park – 11.29%
Roselle – 29.03%
Linden – 53.76%
Kenilworth – 2.69%
Cranford – 3.23%
(c)
In the event other municipalities with areas in the Morses Creek Drainage Basin decide to join the Commission, the formula used to obtain the foregoing percentages shall be reapplied to determine the apportionment among the remaining and participating municipalities.
2.
Whenever a specific project is to be undertaken involving less than the interests of all of the participating members or of special benefit to less than all of the participating members, the apportionment of the costs thereof shall be agreed upon by the participating members specially benefited thereby in advance of authorization of such project.
3.
The apportionments set forth herein may be changed by agreement among the participating municipalities and County; provided, however, that there shall be no increase in the percentage to be contributed by any participant in the expenses set forth in Subsection f2 above without the consent of the Governing Body of such participating member.
4.
The tentative annual budget for the Commission shall be adopted by the Commission no later than January 15 of each year, and such adoption shall be by a vote of at least one (1) County representative (regardless of the total number of Counties represented thereby) and at least one (1) municipal representative (regardless of the total number of municipalities represented thereby). A copy of such tentative budget shall be sent to the Governing Body of each of the participating Counties and municipalities within one (1) week of the adoption thereof. Such notice shall include notification of the date fixed by the Commission for final adoption of such budget, which shall be at least three (3) weeks after the date of tentative adoption by the Commission.
[1980 Code § 29-2]
a.
The Mayor shall appoint, with approval of Council, two (2) representatives to the Commission. Either or both of the representatives may be a member of the Borough Council or other elective or appointive office in the Borough.
b.
Each representative shall serve a term of five (5) years or until his successor has been appointed and qualified, except that any appointed representative who holds other elective or appointive public office shall serve as such representative for the term of his elected or appointed office and only so long as he shall hold such elected or appointed public office, notwithstanding his term of appointment as such representative. Appointments to vacancies shall be filled for the balance of the term only.
c.
Alternate Representatives.
1.
In addition to such representatives, the Mayor shall appoint, with Council approval, two (2) alternate representatives to the Commission who shall serve for the terms of one (1) year each or until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Such alternates shall have the right to attend all meetings of the Commission and take part in all discussions. The alternates shall be designated as "first alternate" and "second alternate" and in such order may represent the Borough Council and vote in the event of the absence or disability of one (1) or both of the representatives.
2.
No alternate representative shall automatically succeed to a representative position upon a vacancy occurring in a regular position.
[Added 12-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2799; amended 2-6-2025 by Ord. No. 2805]
There is hereby established in the Borough of Roselle Park, a Shade Tree Committee which shall be known and designated as the "Shade Tree Committee" of the Borough of Roselle Park. The Shade Tree Committee shall consist of seven members. The Superintendent of Public Works and the Chairperson of the Environmental Commission shall hold two (2) seats on the Committee by virtue of their positions. The remaining five members shall be residents of the Borough of Roselle Park appointed by the Mayor. No member of the Shade Tree Committee shall receive compensation for their services.
[Added 12-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2799; amended 2-6-2025 by Ord. No. 2805]
a.
The terms of the five members of the Shade Tree Committee subject to appointment by the Mayor shall be one (1) year running on a calendar year basis. Shade Tree Committee members shall be appointed at the annual reorganization meeting of the governing body. Initial terms shall commence January 1, 2025.
b.
In January of each year, the Shade Tree Committee shall meet for an organization meeting and, at a minimum, elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and establish a schedule of meetings.
[Added 12-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2799]
The duties of the Shade Tree Committee shall be:
a.
To exercise, subject to the provision of resources approved by the governing body, full and exclusive control over the regulation, planting, and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery now or hereafter located or planted on any public property or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Borough.
b.
Regulate and control the use of the ground within the drip line of such trees, as may be necessary for their proper growth, care, and protection on any public property.
c.
Remove, trim, or require the removal or trimming of any tree, or part thereof, dangerous to the public safety, whether on public property or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Borough, or private property.
d.
Recommend to the Mayor and Borough Council any and all Ordinances, Resolutions, or policies necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions of this Section.
e.
To encourage the planting of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery throughout the Borough of Roselle Park on public and on private property and to assist the various public boards, bodies and agencies of the Borough in their efforts with regard to the encouragement of planting shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery.
f.
Hold regular meetings, maintain minutes of said meetings, and report, at least annually to the Mayor and Borough Council setting forth therein and detailing the activities and operations of the Shade Tree Committee during the preceding year.
[Added 12-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2799]
There may be appropriated in each annual budget of the Borough of Roselle Park such sum or sums as may be determined by the governing body to be necessary for the proper operation and functioning of the Shade Tree Committee. The Committee is authorized, subject to approval of the governing body, to use and expend such funds for such purposes upon the adoption of the annual budget. All payments for services rendered to the Shade Tree Committee shall be on standard Borough vouchers and shall be approved pursuant to codified internal control processes.
[Added 12-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2799]
Prior to any work being done by any person, private entity, government entity, or utility, within the Borough of Roselle Park that may impact shade and ornamental trees or shrubbery by the laying of sidewalk, the construction or paving of any street, or any similar act, written notice shall be provided to the Shade Tree Committee. In all such cases, the Shade Tree Committee shall reasonably cooperate with such person, board, body or official for the general public good.
[Added 12-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2799]
The Shade Tree Committee shall keep records of its meetings and activities and make an annual report to the Chief Administrative Officer by January 31st of each year.
[Former § 2-37, Community Center Committee, was repealed 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674.]
[Former § 2-38, Technology Commission, was repealed 11-2-2023 by Ord. No. 2754. Prior history includes 1980 Code § 65-1 – § 65-4.]
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Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of Resolution 50-79.
[Ord. No. 2231 § I]
The purpose of the Roselle Park Recreation Committee shall be to manage and supervise recreational programs, including but not limited to youth athletics (i.e. soccer, wrestling, and women's softball).
[Ord. No. 2231 § I; Ord. No. 2539-2018]
a.
The Recreation Committee will consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor, effective January 1, 2008 for the following terms:
1.
One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, terminating on December 31, 2008;
2.
One (1) member shall be appointed for two (2) years, terminating on December 31, 2009;
3.
One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, terminating on December 31, 2010;
4.
Two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, terminating on December 31, 2011;
5.
Two (2) members to be appointed for a term of five (5) years terminating on December 31, 2012.
b.
At the completion of each term, the Mayor shall appoint or reappoint members, who shall be residents of the Borough of Roselle Park, for a term of five (5) years, terminating on December 31 of each subsequent year.
c.
Any vacancy on the Recreation Committee which occurs during the unexpired term shall be filled by the appointment of an alternate as described in Subsection d below with Alternate Number 1 being appointed to the first vacancy and Alternate Number 2 being appointed to the next vacancy. These appointments will be for the unexpired term only.
e.
At the completion of each term of the alternate members, the Mayor shall appoint or reappoint members, who shall be residents of the Borough of Roselle Park, for a term of five (5) years, terminating on December 31 of each subsequent year.
f.
An alternate member may participate in discussions of proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member of the Recreation Committee. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of the alternate member. In the event that a choice must be made as to which alternate is to vote, Alternate Number 1 shall vote.
[Ord. No. 2231 § I]
Any member of the Recreation Committee who is absent at five (5) consecutive meetings of the Recreation Committee (regular or special meetings) without good cause shown, shall be subject to removal from the Recreation Committee by the Mayor and Council.
[Ord. No. 2231 § I]
The Borough Council shall appoint one of its members to be a liaison to the Roselle Park Recreation Committee for a term of one year beginning on January 1, and terminating on December 31 of each year.
[Ord. No. 2231 § I]
a.
The Recreation Committee shall periodically make recommendations of recreational plans to the Mayor and Council and take such other action as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the terms of the recreational program as may be approved by the Governing Body, including the recruitment of volunteers to coordinate specific recreational programs.
b.
The Mayor and Council shall provide a budget to the Recreation Committee taking into consideration the fees charged to the participant of the activities, plans and programs of the Recreation Committee.
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Editor's Note: Former § 2-40, Roselle Park Arts Committee, which consisted of Subsection 2-40.1, as amended, was repealed 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674.
[Ord. No. 2454-2016; Ord. No. 2550-2018; Ord. No. 2561-2019; amended 9-3-2020 by Ord. No. 2626]
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 2714]
a.
There is hereby established within the Borough of Roselle Park the Roselle Park Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
b.
The purpose of the Roselle Park Diversity and Inclusion Committee shall be to recognize and expand awareness about the various religions, philosophies, beliefs, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, abilities, disabilities, and sexual orientations of the residents of the Borough of Roselle Park. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee may make recommendations to the Mayor and Council about including the beliefs of all residents in Borough celebrations and work with the Borough institutions to promote events to increase understanding of the diverse groups that make up the Borough of Roselle Park.
c.
The Roselle Park Diversity and Inclusion Committee shall consist of nine members. All appointments to the Roselle Park Diversity and Inclusion Committee shall be made by the Mayor without the need for action by the Borough Council. Each appointment shall be for a term of one year, which expires on December 31 of that year.
1.
The Mayor shall have the authority to remove any member of the Roselle Park Diversity and Inclusion Committee, at any time.
2.
The Mayor or Borough Council may remove any member of the Committee for cause, on written charges served upon the member and after a hearing thereon at which the member shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel. A vacancy on the Committee occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Reasoning for a removal for cause may include, but shall not be limited to, a continued absence of a member for five consecutive meetings (regular or special meetings) of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee without good cause shown.
d.
The Roselle Park Borough Council shall appoint one of its members to be a liaison to the Roselle Park Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a term of one year, which expires on December 31 of that year.
[Prior § 2-42, Roselle Park Green Team, Ord. No. 2558-2018 §§ 2 through 4, was repealed 2-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2608. See now § 2-34.2c, Green Team Subcommittee; Membership.]
[Prior § 2-42, Mayor's Health and Wellness Committee, was repealed 2-1-2024 by Ord. No. 2764. History includes 3-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2565]
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674]
The purpose and mission of the Community Affairs and Public Events Committee of the Borough of Roselle Park shall be to collaborate and act in an advisory capacity with respect to increasing community involvement and engagement. Major concentrations of the Committee shall include, but shall not be limited to, the optimization of municipal public events and the ongoing expansion of municipal programing.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674]
a.
The Community Affairs and Public Events Committee of the Borough of Roselle Park shall consist of nine members.
b.
Five Committee members shall be residents of the Borough of Roselle Park and shall be appointed by the Mayor for terms of two years without the need for confirmation by the Borough Council.
c.
The Roselle Park Library Director, Recreation Director, Community Center Director, and the President of the Casano Center Association shall be members of the Committee by virtue of their position with the Borough of Roselle Park, or as otherwise prescribed herein.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674]
Except for the Roselle Park Library Director, Recreation Director, Community Center Director, and the President of the Casano Center Association, the Mayor shall have the authority to remove any member of the Community Affairs and Public Events Committee, at any time.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674]
a.
The Community Affairs and Public Events Committee shall not be bound by the requirements of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.[1] However, the Committee may, at its discretion, invite members of the general public to attend and participate in meetings.
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Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
b.
The Committee shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson from amongst its membership.
[Added 12-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2674]
The Mayor shall appoint one member of the Borough Council to be a liaison to the Community Affairs and Public Events Committee for a term of one year, expiring on December 31 of the same year of appointment.