The acquisition and administration of Town parks and the development
and administration of appropriate recreation programs greatly enhance
the quality of life in the Town. The Town Board finds that it would
be beneficial for the Departments of Public Works and Recreation,
in carrying out their duties relating to parks and recreation matters,
to have the benefit of continuing and informed citizen assistance
and participation.
The Town Board hereby creates the Parks and Recreation Board.
[Amended 4-5-2016 by L.L.
No. 1-2016]
The Board shall consist of at least seven but no more than 11
members who shall be appointed by the Town Board and serve at the
pleasure of the Town Board. Each member appointed to said Board shall
serve until December 31 of the year in which he or she is appointed.
Such Board members shall be residents of the Town.
The Town Board shall designate a member of the Parks and Recreation
Board to act as Chairperson thereof. The Parks and Recreation Board
shall select from among themselves a recording secretary. They shall
adopt rules and procedures for their meetings and shall meet monthly
to carry out their duties. The Director of Recreation, or his or her
designee, shall attend all meetings of the Board.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall perform the following functions:
A.
Review and comment on all present and proposed recreation programs.
B.
Work in cooperation with the Planning Board to review all subdivision
plans and other development plans and submit their comments to the
Planning Board.
C.
Work in cooperation with the Commissioner of Public Works and Director
of Recreation and submit to them and/or the Town Board any recommendations
they may have concerning the business of the Public Works and Recreation
Departments relating to parks and recreation matters.
D.
Recommend to the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Recreation
and/or the Town Board any changes they find necessary or desirable
in Town laws, rules and regulations relating to parks and recreation
matters.
E.
Recommend to the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Recreation
and/or the Town Board the possible acquisition, utilization or disposal
of Town park lands.
F.
Serve as a link between the community and the Departments of Public
Works and Recreation, providing input as to the improvement and expansion
of services and/or facilities.
G.
Submit an annual report to the Town Board not later than April 1
concerning the activities and work of the Board and from time to time
such other reports and recommendations as may be necessary to fulfill
the purposes of this chapter.
