[Added 2-1-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-3]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-9 (a), there is hereby
created a local Board of Health.
A. Membership.
(1) Council. The Board of Health shall be composed of
the members of the township Council and such other members that the
Council may appoint, as set forth herein.
(2) Physician or school nurse. The Council may appoint
as a member of the Board of Health one physician or school nurse,
who shall serve for a three-year term from the time of appointment
and until a successor is appointed. Upon consent of the prospective
appointee, the Council may appoint, as the physician or school nurse
appointment, the Township Physician or a school nurse to the local
board, notwithstanding that the physician or nurse is not a resident
of the Township.
(3) Alternate members. The Council may appoint as members
of the Board of Health, not more than two alternate members. The two
alternate members shall be designated at the time of appointment as
"Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." The term of the alternate
members shall be for two years, except that of the first two alternate
members appointed, one shall be appointed for a term of one year so
that the term of not more than one alternate member shall expire in
any one year. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of
term shall be filled by appointment by the Council for the unexpired
term only. Alternate members 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.
B. Duties. The duties of the local Board of Health shall
be as follows:
(1) To administer and enforce the local health ordinances
with the assistance of the Mercer County Board of Health.
(2) To administer laws and ordinances relating to relief
of the needy, including the furnishing of all forms of public assistance
to needy persons who are eligible for assistance provided by law through
county and state agencies.
(3) To cooperate with other public agencies and institutions
and with voluntary institutions in the certification of medically
indigent patients for care and treatment.
(4) To perform such other functions and duties as the
Board of Health may from time to time require or deem necessary.
[Added 2-1-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2]
A. There is hereby created an Environmental Commission
known as the "Robbinsville Township Environmental Commission" for
the protection, development or use of the natural resources, including
water resources, located within the territorial limits of the Township,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.
B. Appointment; terms of office; vacancies; compensation.
(1) The Mayor shall appoint not less than five nor more than seven members
of the commission, one of whom shall be a member of the Land Use Board
and all of whom shall be residents of the Township. The terms of office
of the first Commissioners shall be for one, two or three years and
are to be designated by the Mayor in making the appointment so that
the initial terms of approximately one-third of the members will expire
each year, and their successor shall be appointed for terms of three
years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors.
The Mayor shall also designate the Chair. The Mayor shall also appoint
a student in the Robbinsville School District as Student Liaison to
the Commission. The Student Liaison shall not be a voting member of
the Commission.
[Amended 2-22-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-3; 7-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
(2) The Mayor or Council 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 Council.
(3) A vacancy in the Commission occurring otherwise than
by expiration of the term shall be filled for the unexpired term in
the same manner as an original appointment.
(4) Members shall receive no compensation for their services.
C. Powers. The Commission shall have, but not be limited
to, the following powers:
(1) Conducting research into the use and possible use
of the open land areas of the Township.
(2) Coordinating the activities of unofficial bodies organized
for similar purposes, where applicable.
(3) Advertising, preparing, printing and distributing
books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which in its judgment it
deems necessary for its purposes.
(4) Keeping an index of all open areas publicly or privately
owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, in order
to obtain information on the proper use of such areas.
(5) Promoting the conservation and development of the
natural resources of the Township.
(6) Recommending to the Land Use Board plans and programs
for inclusion in a municipal master plan and the development and use
of such areas.
[Amended 7-20-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-27]
D. The Commission may, subject to the approval of the
Township Council, acquire property, both real and personal, in the
name of the Township by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, device 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 a 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 use water areas in the Township.
E. The 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.
F. The Commission shall keep records of its meetings
and activities and make an annual report to the Mayor and Township
Council.
G. The Council may appropriate funds for the expenses
incurred by the Commission, and the Commission may appoint such clerks
and other employees as it may require, provided the same shall be
within the limits of funds appropriated to it.
[Added 11-14-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-32; amended 3-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-5; 7-25-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-24]
A. Findings; policy; mission. Alcoholism and drug abuse are significant
community health issues. The Township has addressed such issues through
various substance abuse education, prevention and public awareness
programs. It is recognized that attainment of the goal of reducing
alcoholism and drug abuse in our community will be fostered by cooperation
and active participation by the Township with those county and state
agencies established to address such problems. Therefore, the Township
reaffirms its policy to promote the health, safety, morals and welfare
of the citizens of the Township by the creation of the Community Addiction
Recovery Effort Coalition for the purpose of supplementing existing
substance abuse education, prevention and public awareness programs.
The Coalition shall serve as a mechanism for implementing policies
to reduce substance abuse through prevention and education by making
a comprehensive and coordinated effort to promote and support community-wide
drug and alcohol prevention, education, and public awareness through
programs and related activities. These programs and related activities
shall include a needs assessment to determine the needs of the community
in regards to drug, alcohol, and prevention issues, the implementation
of evidence-based programs at the municipal level which have demonstrated
to be effective, and collaboration with the local school district
in the review of its K-12 comprehensive program for alcohol, tobacco,
and other drug abuse prevention.
B. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in
this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection,
except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
COALITION
The Community Addiction Recovery Effort Coalition.
C. Creation; membership; compensation. There is hereby created a Community
Addiction Recovery Effort Coalition of 13 members. The following individuals
shall serve as ex officio members of the Coalition: the Mayor or his
or her designee, the Chief of the Division of Police, a Township Council
Liaison, and the Superintendent of the Robbinsville Township School
District or his or her designee. Designees of ex officio members may
attend meetings of the Coalition on behalf of said ex officio member,
which designees are empowered to vote on all matters before the Coalition.
Up to nine private citizens shall be appointed by the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the Township Council, selected on the basis
of their qualifications and fitness for service on the Coalition.
Coalition members shall serve without compensation.
[Amended 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-44]
D. Term of office of private citizen members. The terms of the private
citizen members of the Coalition shall be three years, except that,
of those first appointed, three shall serve a three-year term, three
shall serve a two-year term, and three shall serve a one-year term.
The terms of the private citizen members shall continue until their
respective successors are appointed.
[Amended 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-44]
E. Removal of members. Any member of the Coalition may be removed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for cause on
written charges served upon the person, and after a hearing thereon,
where the person shall be entitled to be heard and present evidence
in person or by counsel.
F. General powers and duties. The Coalition shall identify alcoholism and drug abuse prevention, education and community needs programs in the Township and shall have the power to carry out its mission as set forth in Subsection
A.
G. Organizational meeting. The Coalition shall organize at its first
meeting, which shall be held within 30 days of appointment of all
Coalition members as set forth in this section, at which time the
Coalition shall select a chairperson and secretary as provided for
in this section and provide for regular meetings at a time and place
within the Township. Subsequent to the initial organizational meeting
the chairperson shall call a reorganization meeting within the first
14 days of each calendar year. The schedule of regular meetings shall
be noticed at the first meeting of each calendar year in accordance
with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
[Amended 3-31-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-2]
H. Chairperson; secretary. There shall be a Chairperson of the Coalition
elected by its members, who shall serve for a one-year period and
until a successor is selected by the Coalition. There shall be a Secretary
of the Coalition elected by its members. The secretary shall serve
for a one-year term and may serve for consecutive or multiple terms.
No ex officio member or his or her designee shall serve as Chairperson
or Secretary of the Coalition.
[Amended 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-44]
I. The Coalition shall adopt bylaws to govern the conduct of its business.
[Amended 3-31-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-2]
J. Quorum. A majority of the whole number of regular members shall constitute
a quorum. If a quorum is not present one hour after the appointed
time for any meeting, the presiding officer shall declare the meeting
adjourned.
K. Reports. The Coalition shall make a semiannual report to the Mayor
of its activities, including receipt and disbursement of funds.
[Added 2-22-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-3]
A. Creation. There is hereby created a Senior Citizens Advisory Council
(hereinafter referred to as the "Council") to develop, coordinate,
integrate and amplify the various programs and services available
to senior citizens residing in the Township.
B. Appointment of members. The Senior Citizens Advisory Council shall
consist of seven voting members: three shall be senior citizens, three
shall be from the community at large, and one member shall represent
a community organization (i.e., Meals on Wheels, Robbinsville Township
Arts Council, Newtown Village, etc.). All voting members shall be
appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the Township Council.
The Senior Center Manager and Council Liaison shall serve as non-voting
members.
[Amended 2-24-2022 by Ord. 2022-4]
C. Terms of office; vacancies. Members shall serve for one-year terms,
commencing January 1 and expiring on December 31. Vacancies occurring
other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
D. Organization. The Council shall organize at its first meeting each
year and elect, from among the voting members of the Council, a Chairperson,
a Vice Chairperson, a Secretary and such other officers as it shall
deem necessary, and establish a meeting schedule which shall be noticed
in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et
seq.).
[Amended 2-24-2022 by Ord. 2022-4]
E. Rules. The Council may adopt rules to govern the conduct of its business.
F. Purposes and duties. The purposes and duties of the Council shall
be as follows:
(1) To identify the needs of the senior citizens in the community and
bring them to the attention of the governing body.
(2) To recommend to the governing body programs, improvements and activities
which will benefit all the Township's senior citizens, as well as
alleviate problem areas of concern to those residents who are senior
citizens. Programs shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)
A nutrition program for the elderly;
(b)
Formation of a telephone communication service for seniors living
alone;
(c)
Arrange for guest lecturers on a regular basis to counsel the
seniors with regard to such areas as health benefits, social security
and investments;
(d)
Establishment of a communication system between senior citizens
and other members of the community.
(3) To confer with appropriate municipal, county, state, federal and
private agencies concerned with senior citizens, and to assist in
the development and evaluation of the scope of services rendered to
determine whether needs of the aging are being met.
(4) To submit to appropriate municipal, county, state, federal and private
agencies, with the cooperation, advice and approval of the governing
body, proposals for grants for facilities, programs and services.
(5) To report upon the Council's activities and recommendations to the
governing body annually and at such other times as the governing body
shall request.
(6) To submit on an annual basis a proposed budget request to the governing
body which proposal shall include evidence of the annual review of
the organization goals, both long- and short-term, with an emphasis
on programs and services which will maximize the use of the senior
citizens facility.
G. Funds. The governing body shall appropriate in its annual budget
such sums as it deems appropriate and economic to assist in the implementation
of the purposes set forth herein. The expenditure of the funds shall
be approved in accordance with the Township's established purchasing
policies.
[Added 2-22-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-3]
A. Creation. There is hereby created a Recreation and Cultural Arts
Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") to
advise the Mayor and Township Council of recreation and cultural arts
programs to be implemented as well as their progress and success and
to evaluate and make recommendations for any recreational and cultural
opportunities at the request of the Mayor and/or Council.
B. Appointment of members. The Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory
Committee shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by
the Mayor with advice and consent of the Council.
C. Terms of office; vacancies. Members shall serve for one-year terms,
commencing January 1 and expiring on December 31. Vacancies occurring
other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
D. Organization. The Committee shall organize annually and at its first
meeting each year it shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson,
a Secretary and such other officers as it shall deem necessary, and
establish a meeting schedule which shall be noticed in accordance
with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.).
E. Rules. The Committee may adopt rules to govern the conduct of its
business.
F. Duties. The duties of the Committee shall be as follows:
(1) To identify recreational and cultural arts needs in the community
and bring them to the attention of the Mayor and Township Council.
(2) To recommend to the Mayor and Township Council recreational and cultural
arts programs, improvements, and activities that will benefit the
Township.
(3) To confer with appropriate municipal, county, state, federal, and
private agencies concerned with recreation and cultural arts, and
to assist in the development and evaluation of the scope of services
offered to determine whether needs of the Township are being met.
(4) To submit to appropriate municipal, county, state, federal and private
agencies, with the cooperation, advice and approval of the Mayor and
Township Council, proposals for grants for recreational or cultural
arts facilities, programs, and services.
(5) To report upon the Committee's activities and recommendations to
the Mayor and Township Council annually and at such other times as
the Mayor and Township Council shall request.
(6) To submit on an annual basis a proposed budget request to the Mayor,
which proposal shall include evidence of the annual review of the
Committee's goals, both long- and short-term, with an emphasis on
programs and services which will maximize the recreational and cultural
arts offerings provided in the Township.
G. Funds. The governing body shall appropriate in its annual budget
such sums as it deems appropriate and economic to assist in the implementation
of the purposes set forth herein. The expenditure of the funds shall
be approved in accordance with the Township's established purchasing
policies.
[Added 2-22-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-3]
A. Creation. There is hereby created an Economic Development Advisory
Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") to work with
the Mayor and Township Council to target and attract various and appropriate
businesses to the Township through marketing and networking, while
still working with the existing business community to create a harmonious,
cohesive and viable economic structure.
B. Appointment of members. The Economic Development Advisory Committee
shall consist of five voting members and one alternate member who
shall be appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the Council,
and one ex officio nonvoting member appointed by the Mayor from within
the Township administration.
C. Terms of office; vacancies. Each member shall be appointed to a three-year
term, commencing January 1 of the first year and expiring on December
31 of the third year, with two members, which shall include the alternate
member, initially subject to reappointment after one year, two members
initially subject to reappointment after two years, and two members
subject to reappointment after the full three-year term. Vacancies
occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the
unexpired term only.
D. Organization. The Committee shall organize annually and at its first
meeting each year it shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson,
a Secretary and such other officers as it shall deem necessary, and
establish a meeting schedule which shall be noticed in accordance
with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.).
E. Rules. The Committee may adopt rules to govern the conduct of its
business.
F. Duties. The duties of the Committee shall be as follows:
(1) To identify economic development needs in the community and bring
them to the attention of the Mayor and Township Council.
(2) To recommend to the Mayor and Township Council economic development
programs, improvements, and activities that will benefit the Township.
(3) To confer with appropriate municipal, county, state, federal, and
private agencies concerned with economic development, and to assist
in the development and evaluation of the scope of programs offered
to determine whether needs of the Township are being met.
(4) To submit to appropriate municipal, county, state, federal and private
agencies, with the cooperation, advice and approval of the Mayor and
Township Council, proposals for grants for economic development facilities,
programs, and services.
(5) To report upon the Committee's activities and recommendations to
the Mayor and Township Council annually and at such other times as
the Mayor and Township Council shall request.
(6) To submit on an annual basis a proposed budget request to the Mayor,
which proposal shall include evidence of the annual review of the
Committee's goals, both long- and short-term, with an emphasis on
programs and services which will maximize the economic development
offerings provided in the Township.
G. Funds. The governing body shall appropriate in its annual budget
such sums as it deems appropriate and economic to assist in the implementation
of the purposes set forth herein. The expenditure of the funds shall
be approved in accordance with the Township's established purchasing
policies.
[Added 2-22-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-3]
A. Creation. There is hereby created a Library Advisory Committee (hereinafter
referred to as the "Committee") to advise the Mayor and Township Council
on all issues related to the Township Library.
B. Appointment of members. The Library Advisory Committee shall consist
of nine members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with advice and
consent of the Council. One of the nine members shall be the Township
Librarian.
C. Terms of office; vacancies. Members shall serve for one-year terms,
commencing January 1 and expiring on December 31. Vacancies occurring
other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
D. Organization. The Committee shall organize annually and at its first
meeting each year it shall elect a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson,
a Secretary and such other officers as it shall deem necessary, and
establish a meeting schedule which shall be noticed in accordance
with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.).
E. Rules. The Committee may adopt rules to govern the conduct of its
business.
F. Duties. The duties of the Committee shall be as follows:
(1) To identify recreational and cultural arts needs in the community
and bring them to the attention of the Mayor and Township Council.
(2) To recommend to the Mayor and Township Council library-related programs,
improvements, and activities that will benefit the Township.
(3) To confer with appropriate municipal, county, state, federal, and
private agencies concerned with library-related matters, and to assist
in the development and evaluation of the scope of services offered
to determine whether needs of the Township are being met.
(4) To submit to appropriate municipal, county, state, federal and private
agencies, with the cooperation, advice and approval of the Mayor and
Township Council, proposals for grants for library-related facilities,
programs, and services.
(5) To coordinate fund-raising efforts related to the Township Library.
(6) To report upon the Committee's activities and recommendations to
the Mayor and Township Council annually and at such other times as
the Mayor and Township Council shall request.
(7) To submit on an annual basis a proposed budget request to the Mayor,
which proposal shall include evidence of the annual review of the
Committee's goals, both long- and short-term, with an emphasis on
programs and services which will maximize the library-related offerings
provided in the Township.
G. Funds. The governing body shall appropriate in its annual budget
such sums as it deems appropriate and economic to assist in the implementation
of the purposes set forth herein. The expenditure of the funds shall
be approved in accordance with the Township's established purchasing
policies.