Springfield Township Committee Adopts 2013 Departmental Goals

  Explore shared services opportunities to reduce operating costs

  Refine Performance Appraisal Evaluation system for department heads

  Continue to support the implementation of the Business Improvement District (BID) and

downtown revitalization efforts

  Oversee the design and construction of senior center at the Chisholm building

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

  Support the implementation of departmental goals

CLERK

  Oversee the DARM compliance process

  Become current in all Township Committee meeting minutes

  Continue to streamline the Committee agenda process and recording of minutes

  Complete all renewals and transfers of liquor licenses

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

COURT

  Continue to implement Red Light Camera Enforcement Program

  Implement a Disaster Recovery Plan for the Court

  Update Municipal Ordinances in the ATS/ACS System

  Fully implement the Municipal Court debt collection program with private vendor

  Undertake security safety mock drills for Court operations

  Continue cross training for staff

  Continue to educate staff and others on the need for Court security based on AOC recommended

  Continue to support training for certification of Deputy Court Administrator

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

DPW

  Work with OEM to implement Hurricane Sandy “next time” recommendations

  Investigate, locate and document problems: silt buildup, debris snags, downed trees and

potential obstructions along Rahway River to minimize flooding potential

  Improve landscaping at municipal “gateways” around the town

  Undertake preventative maintenance program in troubled sewer lines to reduce back-ups

  Develop brochure of services and functions performed by DPW for residents

  Monitor structural integrity of concrete wells at Marion Pump Station. Plan replacement, if

necessary, for 2014 capital budget

  “Re-invent” and make improvements to two parks, (TBD) in cooperation with Recreation

  Conduct weekly safety meetings for all DPW employees to review procedures of equipment

operation, snow and ice removal and leaf pickup

  Replace roll-off truck due to age of equipment and expense of operation

  Cleanup central equipment and tool storage at the Center Street/Mountain Ave garages

  Complete desilting stream at end of Alvin Park

  Conduct flood re-inspection of Rahway River with DPW

  Complete 2012 road paving project: Garden Oval

  Coordinate 2013 Road Improvement project, including Caldwell Pace

  Discuss the possible implementation of town-wide sidewalk program

  Continue implementation of curb installation program On County roads with no curbs

  Start scanning of Engineering and Building records and implement DARM certificate and

document management system

  Continue to seek grant opportunities

  Complete archiving old permits

  Review Fee Ordinance pertaining to the Engineering Department to see if adjustment are

warranted

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

FINANCE

  Hire and train new Assistant CFO

  Oversee the re-writing of Personnel ordinances with Administrator

  Complete re-financing of BANs

  Ensure continued compliance with Governor’s Best Practice Check List

  Continue to improve on-line and ACH debt payments for tax payers

  Coordinate with Tax Collector ways to improve revenue reports

  Coordinate with Tax Collector to hold tax sale earlier to bring in necessary revenue

  Assist Tax Collector with annual tax sale

  Pursue shared services methods to reduce costs and improve efficiency

  Complete implementation of new time and labor system

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

FIRE

  Work with OEM to implement Hurricane Sandy “next time” recommendations

  Optimize policies and organizational structure to obtain the maximum reduction in overtime

  Strengthen managerial structure and policies to improve communications, accountability,

  Modify hiring plan and ordinance

  Determine feasibility of implementing Public Safety Director’s Final Report and recommendations

  Create and implement succession plan for Fire Prevention Unit to improve job skills, knowledge

and abilities of all inspectors

  Continue life hazard use inspections to ensure 100% State Fire Safety compliance

  Complete implementation of Spatial Data Logic Fire Prevention module

  Coordinate with OEM, PD Emergency Evacuation Drill for Town Hall, Annex and Library

  Increase training to obtain higher insurance rating by ISO

  Train new Firefighters in-charge to fill-in when Captains are absent

  Expand in-house preventative vehicle maintenance program

  Continue quarterly Captain-level staff meetings and at least one whole departmental staff meeting

  Develop a Knox Box ordinance for commercial buildings

  Increase Volunteer Firefighter membership and update Volunteer Firefighters Retention Policy

  Increase community outreach through social media

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

OEM

  Coordinate the implementation of Hurricane Sandy “next time” recommendations

  Continue to recruit new members for the Auxiliary Police

  Train new recruits, including fire arms training, after successful Academy completion

  Conduct CERT training/recruitment with the assistance of the Police and Fire Departments

  Coordinate with PD, FD Emergency Evacuation Drill for Town Hall, Annex and Library

  Coordinate with departments to ensure NIMS training compliance

  Train appropriate staff as emergency shelter operator

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

POLICE

  Investigate E-Ticket in patrol cars

  Implement Red Light Camera Enforcement Program, in conjunction with the Court

  Complete implementation of new CAD system

  Seek opportunities to bring in new revenue

  Coordinate with OEM, FD Emergency Evacuation Drill for Town Hall, Annex and Library

  Complete court security handbook for employees, police, judge and other participants of court

(joint project with Court)

  Investigate E-Ticket in patrol cars

  Continue management and operational training

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

  Continue to regional sports programs (Kenilworth and Garwood) to improve economic feasibility

of programs, focusing on special needs children through TryCAN

  Continue to be innovative by creating new programs the community finds desirable

  Investigate dedicating a portion of sports program fees to re-invest in recreational programs

  Implement new citizen inquiry/complaint reporting system

3/12/13