[1]
Editor's Note: For additional regulations
concerning the use of the Municipal Pool, see Chapter X, Municipal
Parks, Playgrounds and Pools.
[Ord. #490]
A municipal swimming pool shall be located in
the Township parklands shown as Block 168, Lot 1, on the Township
Tax Map.
[Ord. #490; Ord. #682, § 1; Ord.
#749, § 1]
a.
Membership. The Township Committee shall appoint seven
residents of the Township who are also members of the pool to develop
policy and regulations concerning pool membership and all forms of
recreation, playground and public entertainment activities carried
on in connection therewith. The Township Committee shall also appoint
two residents as alternate commission members to serve in the absence
of any of the regular members. The Township Committee may appoint
one of its own members as one of the Commission members or as an alternate
Commission member. The Director of Recreation will serve as staff
to the Pool Commission and will oversee the personnel and control
the maintenance and day-to-day operations of the pool.
b.
Terms of Office. Members of the commission, other
than a member who is also a member of the Township Committee, shall
be appointed for three year terms, except that the term for the two
additional appointments authorized by this amendment shall, for their
first term, be one year for one of such members and two years for
the other of such members. Thereafter such members who are also members
of the Township Committee, currently or at the time of appointment,
the term of such member shall be for one year. Alternate members shall
be appointed for one year terms. Whenever a vacancy shall occur other
than by expiration of a term, the ensuing appointment shall be for
the unexpired portion of the term only.
c.
Officers. The pool commission shall meet as soon after
January 1 of each year as practicable and elect a chairman, vice chairman,
secretary and finance officer from among its regular membership. The
first three officers shall have the duties normally associated with
those positions. The finance officer will be assisted by the director
of recreation in the administration of the approved annual budget
and report biweekly during the season to the commission on the financial
status of the pool.
d.
Bylaws. The pool commission at its aforesaid organizational
meeting shall adopt by-laws which govern the scheduling of its meetings,
the necessary quorum for action, and any other appropriate organizational
matters. The bylaws shall specify, however, that an advertised public
hearing be held during the meeting at which the commission recommends
the annual pool budget to the Township Committee.
e.
Powers and Responsibilities. In furtherance of its
general powers listed in paragraph a, the pool commission shall:
1.
Determine policy on membership eligibility and maximum
allowable membership.
2.
Establish rules and regulations and membership code
of conduct.
3.
Assisted by the director of recreation, prepare, present
and administer the approved annual budget, including seasonal fee
schedule, guest fees, and capital improvements.
4.
Develop hiring policy and criteria for job placement.
5.
Assist the director of recreation in defining the
job and the selection of a pool manager.
6.
Plan membership social functions and assist the staff
in their administration.
7.
Communicate with the pool membership concerning pool
operation.
[Ord. #684 § 1; Ord. #713 § 1;
Ord. #749, § 1]
The pool commission shall recommend the annual
fee which shall be set by resolution of the Township Committee.
[Ord. #684, § 2; Ord. #713, § 2;
Ord. #749, § 1]
In addition to the regular payment plan, there
is hereby instituted a reduced rate early payment plan. This will
be included in the annual rate resolution provided by the Township
Committee.
[Ord. #684, § 3; Ord. #713, § 3;
Ord. #749, § 1]
It is further established that there shall be
a nonrefundable initiation fee for new members to be provided in the
rate resolution adopted by the Township Committee.
[Ord. #684, § 4; Ord. #713, § 4;
Ord. #749, § 1]
There shall be various activity fees established
from time to time by resolution of the Bernards Township Committee.
