[Adopted 11-19-2001; amended 12-17-2012]
A.
There is hereby established a Downtown Beautification Commission
for the specific purpose of improving and maintaining the appearance
of downtown Plainville.
B.
For the purposes of this article, "Downtown" shall mean the area
adjacent to both sides of East Main Street, starting at and including
Neal Court and heading west; West Main Street from the intersection
of East Main Street heading west to Pierce Street; and Whiting Street
from the intersection of East/West Main Street to Maple Street.
A.
The Downtown Beautification Commission shall consist of five members,
each of whom shall be a resident and elector of the Town. No more
than three members shall be of the same political party.
B.
Among the five members of the Downtown Beautification Commission
there shall be at least one downtown Plainville business owner and
at least one downtown Plainville property owner.
Upon adoption of this article, the Town Council shall appoint
two members to serve until December 31, 2002, two members to serve
until December 31, 2003, and one member to serve until December 31,
2004. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed to a term of three
years.
A.
The Downtown Beautification Commission shall meet each January to
elect a Chairperson from its membership.
B.
The Downtown Beautification Commission shall meet no fewer than six
times each year. A schedule of meetings shall be established by the
Commission.
C.
A quorum shall consist of three voting members.
A.
The Downtown Beautification Commission shall be responsible to the
Town Council on matters relating to downtown beautification and, as
such, may:
(1)
Review site plans and make written recommendations to the Planning
and Zoning Commission on issues regarding downtown Plainville.
(2)
Identify beautification needs in downtown Plainville not addressed
by existing boards or commissions.
(3)
Assess available Town resources to meet the needs of downtown Plainville.
(4)
Work to recommend the establishment of short- and long-term goals
and objectives for downtown Plainville.
(5)
Recommend priorities for the establishment, expansion, or abandonment
of projects affecting downtown Plainville.
(6)
Develop and recommend a strategic plan for downtown Plainville.
(7)
Promote a network of volunteer citizens, churches, and civic groups
and identify private and public resources (including education resources)
in the development and operation of downtown Plainville beautification
programs.
(8)
Inform local and state officials of downtown Plainville beautification
issues and develop and advocate specific solutions to these issues.
(9)
Engage technical, legal and clerical assistance in the performance
of its duties.
B.
The Downtown Beautification Commission shall annually provide the
Town Council with a written report on or before December 1. The report
should address the Commission's activities, the status of existing
beautification programs, short- and long-range goals of the Commission,
and any other recommendations the Commission may have.
C.
The Commission shall perform any matters assigned by the Town Council
that relate to the beautification of downtown Plainville.
This article shall not be construed to conflict with any local,
state or federal statute, rule, regulation or ordinance.
