[Amended 12-27-2005 by Ord. No. O-05-48; 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
There shall be a Department of Public Works,
the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works or the Superintendent
of Public Works. The Department shall include the Divisions of Streets
and Roads, Equipment Maintenance and Repairs, Shade Tree, and Recycling.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
A.
Director or Superintendent. The Director of Public Works or the Superintendent
of Public Works may be a classified or unclassified employee in accordance
with the appropriate civil service designation for the title. The
Director or Superintendent shall report directly to the Township Administrator
and shall be responsible for the direction of all divisions of Public
Works.
B.
Qualifications of Director or Superintendent. The Director/Superintendent
of Public Works shall hold certified public works manager certification
from the State of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6b.
C.
Absence or disability. During the absence or disability of the Director
of Public Works, the Township Administrator or Township Committee
may appoint an officer or regular employee of the Township to perform
his duties. Absence or disability shall be limited to three months,
after which time the absence or disability may be deemed a vacancy.
D.
Removal. The Director of Public Works may be removed by a vote of
the Township Committee or by the Township Administrator. A Superintendent
of Public Works, holding a classified title, may be superseded in
their position by the appointing of a Director of Public Works by
the Township Administrator or Township Committee. In that case, the
Superintendent will report to the newly appointed Director.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
The Department of Public Works shall be responsible
of the maintenance. protection and repair of all Township roads, open
space, shade trees, streams and stream crossings, storm sewers and
detention basins, along with the general public infrastructure of
the Township.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
The Director or Superintendent of Public Works
shall:
A.
Submit to the Township Administrator his recommendations
for budgetary appropriations for the ensuing year for the Divisions
of Streets and Public Property.
B.
Set up and maintain adequate inventory and control
thereof of all materials and supplies required for the maintenance
and repair of all public works and facilities under his supervision.
C.
Submit to the Township Committee a monthly report
of all work performed, services rendered and inspections made during
the previous month by the respective Divisions.
D.
Recommend for approval the expenditure of all funds
by voucher chargeable against the public works budget.
E.
Receive and investigate all complaints from residents
and taxpayers of the Township relating to the operations under his/her
jurisdiction, take appropriate action thereon and report results to
the Township Committee.
F.
Attend Township Committee meetings when directed by
the Committee.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
Within the Department of Public Works there
shall be a Division of Streets in which there shall be Road Supervisors.
Under the direction and supervision of Road Supervisors, the Division
shall:
A.
Maintain and repair all Township streets, bridges,
culverts and drains.
B.
Construct and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges,
culverts and drains; treat road surfaces and resurface streets and
roads according to such standards and schedules as directed or approved
by the Township Engineer.
C.
Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe
condition, free of obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice
therefrom as required.
D.
Provide, operate, maintain and/or supervise facilities
for the collection and disposal of refuse and garbage on the streets
at such times and in such manner as may be authorized by Township
ordinance.
E.
Study problems of street traffic congestion and control
and streetlighting, and recommend to the Township Engineer appropriate
plans for street improvement and use to satisfy traffic requirements.
F.
Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs,
lines and markers and check for streetlight outages.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Equipment Maintenance and Repair. The Division shall:
A.
Maintain all Township mechanical equipment in working order and plan
for the purchase of new equipment to replace equipment near the end
of its useful life.
B.
Maintain a stock of parts and essential replacement tools for the
ongoing operations of the entire department.
C.
Report to the Director or Superintendent on the equipment needs of
other departments and facilitate the purchase and repair of same.
D.
Submit to the Director or Superintendent an inventory of all equipment,
vehicles and essential major parts that are required for the upcoming
month, quarterly or year in an effort to plan for budgetary needs.
[Added 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Shade Tree. The Division shall:
A.
Work with the Shade Tree Commission in the focus and planning of
their duties.
B.
Receive and process tree removal permits in accordance with § 336-10, in certain circumstances, the approval of same may require consent from the Township Shade Tree Commission.
C.
Report issues relating to shade trees, their illegal removal, downed
trees belonging to the Township, and other issue that may arise relating
to shade trees and their immediate locations.
[Added 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Recycling. The Division shall perform duties and oversight, under the direction of the Director or Superintendent, to adhere to the requirements of the laws of the State of New Jersey with regard to mandatory recycling and Chapter 253 of the Township Code.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
The Township may by resolution make rules and
regulations necessary for the proper regulation of the Department
of Public Works, and these shall be known as the "Rules and Regulations
Governing the Department of Public Works" and shall be binding on
each member of the Department.
