[Amended 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-26; 7-16-1980 by Ord. No.
1980-6; 9-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-19]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-37, Shade Tree Advisory Board, was repealed 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-22. This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former §§ 4-38 through 4-43 as §§ 4-37 through 4-42, respectively. Subsequently, former § 4-37, Zoning Board of Adjustment, as amended, was repealed 9-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-19.
A.
Local Assistance Board. There shall be a Local Assistance
Board consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the Township
Manager with the approval of the Township Council. One member shall
be from the Council and serve a one-year term. One of the other four
members shall be a woman. The other four members first appointed shall
be appointed to serve for terms respectively expiring on the first
day of the first, second, third and fourth Januarys next ensuing after
the date of their appointment. Thereafter the term of each member
shall be four years. All appointments, except to fill vacancies, shall
be made to take effect on the first day of January of each year for
the full term of four years. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than
by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment as above
provided for the unexpired term.
B.
Director of Welfare. The Local Assistance Board shall
appoint a Director of Welfare, who shall be the chief executive and
administrative officer of the Board.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-38, Advisory Board of Recreation, as amended, was repealed 2-26-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-01. This ordinance also provided for the renumbering of former §§ 4-39 through 4-43 as §§ 4-38 through 4-42, respectively. Subsequently, former § 4-38, Volunteer fire company, was repealed 6-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-09.
The Maple Shade First Aid Squad is hereby recognized
as the first aid squad of the Township.
A.
Membership; terms.
(1)
There shall be a Site Plan Review Advisory Board that
consists of three members and two alternate members to be appointed
by the Township Council. One regular member shall be from the Township
Council, who is not a member of the Planning Board and shall serve
a term of one year. One of the remaining two regular members shall
be from the regular or alternate Class IV membership of the Planning
Board and the other member shall be a member of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. The alternate members shall be from the regular or alternate
membership of the Planning Board. The regular members first appointed
and the two alternate members first appointed shall be appointed to
serve for terms respectively expiring on the first days of the first
and second January next ensuing after the date of their appointment.
Thereafter, the terms of each regular and alternate members appointed
shall be one year. All appointments except to fill vacancies shall
take effect upon the first of January of each year for the full term
of one year. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration
of a term, it shall be filled by appointment, as above provided, for
the unexpired term.
[Amended 2-15-1984 by Ord. No. 1984-1; 8-15-1984 by Ord. No.
1984-10; 4-18-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-4; 7-25-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-16][2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(2), which
immediately followed this subsection, and which required that any
Councilperson or Planning Board member appointed to the Site Plan
Review Advisory Board have at least two years remaining in his or
her term, was repealed 10-3-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28.
A.
Terms of membership:
[Amended 3-16-1983 by Ord. No. 1983-5; 4-3-1985 by Ord. No. 1985-2; 6-3-1987 by Ord. No. 1987-10; 2-15-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-2; 2-20-1991 by Ord. No.
1991-1; 4-7-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-2; 10-6-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-21; 2-6-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01]
(1)
There shall be a Maple Shade Advisory Board of Commerce
consisting of 26 members, one of whom shall be the Township Manager
and one of whom shall be the Township Chief of Police. Three members
shall be ex officio members. Said persons shall be selected in recognition
of their past service to the community and based on their desire and
willingness to serve on the Board. The ex officio members shall be
appointed by the Township Council and shall serve for a term of one
year, expiring December 31 of each year. The other members shall be
a member of the Township Council and 20 persons residing in the Township
or who have business or commercial establishments in the Township.
Said persons shall be selected on the basis of their qualifications
and fitness for service on the Board. The Township Council member
shall be appointed by the Township Council and shall serve for a term
of one year, expiring December 31 of each year. The 20 other members
shall be appointed by the Township Council and shall serve for terms
of three years, except that, of those first appointed, three shall
be designated to serve for the balance of the year 1975, three shall
be designated to serve for the balance of 1975, plus one additional
year, and the remaining five shall be designated to serve for the
balance of the year 1975, plus two additional years. The two additional
members added in the year 1983 shall be appointed for three-year terms.
The five additional members added in the year 1985 shall be appointed
for three-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled by the Township Council
for the unexpired term only. Members of the Board shall serve for
their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and
qualified. The members of the Board shall meet promptly after the
appointment of the members thereof for the purpose of organizing and
setting up such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the
orderly functioning of said Board. There shall also be two members
of the Maple Shade Advisory Board of Commerce in addition to the aforementioned
members, each to be known as Member Emeritus, to be appointed by the
Township Council to serve for a term of one year to end December 31
of the year and to serve as a voting member.
(2)
In addition to the 26 members provided under Subsection A(1) above, Township Council may recognize a past or current Advisory Board member for his or her extended service and dedication to the Advisory Board by appointing that individual as a Life Member. A candidate for Life Member shall have served a minimum of 25 years. A Life Member shall serve as a voting member.
B.
Powers and duties. The Maple Shade Advisory Board
of Commerce shall have the following duties:
(1)
Encourage expansion and strengthening of existing
business and commercial enterprises in the best interest of the Township
of Maple Shade.
(2)
Prepare, develop and distribute any and all types
of material and data which advertises the advantages of the Township
of Maple Shade to new business and commercial enterprises.
(3)
Investigate conditions inimical to the welfare of
business in Maple Shade.
(4)
Encourage remodeling, face-lifting and general cleanup
and brightening of business establishments.
(5)
Arrange fund-raising for Christmas streetlighting
and other community activities to stimulate business.
(6)
Recommend to the Township Council any plans, methods
or suggestions for municipal assistance in solving the problems of
and improving the business community.
(7)
Make semiannual reports to the Township Council, setting
forth therein and detailing the activities and operations of the Board
during the preceding six months.
C.
Records; assistance.
(1)
An accurate record of the meetings and proceedings
of the Board shall be maintained. A copy of said rules and regulations
and the accurate record of the meetings and proceedings of the Board
shall be forwarded to the Township Council immediately upon compilation.
(2)
Said Board shall receive from all the officials and
all authorized boards, departments and offices of the Township of
Maple Shade such assistance as may be required by the Board in the
performance of the duties of the Board.
[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.
(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.
BUSINESS DISTRICT
Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
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:
(1)
To adopt by-laws.
(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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 4-42, Economic Development
Advisory Committee, added 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-22, was repealed
3-26-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-04. Former § 4-44, Rescue service
and civil defense equipment operators, as amended, was repealed 9-8-2011
by Ord. No. 2011-10. Former § 4-45, Construction Board of
Appeals, added 1-5-1977 by Ord. No. 1976-22, § 4-45.1, Library
Advisory Committee, added 5-5-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-4, and § 4-46,
Community Development Commission, added 12-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-27,
as amended, were repealed 12-11-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-22.
The Council may appoint such other agencies,
boards and committees as it may deem necessary.
