[Code 1992, § 1.33(1); Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No. 09-14]
There shall be nine members on the Board of Park Commissioners.
One of the members shall be the Mayor, one member shall be an Alderman,
and the rest shall be citizens of the City.
[Code 1992, § 1.33(2); Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No. 09-14; 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-26]
The members of the Board of Park Commissioners shall elect a
President (Chairman) from amongst its citizen members. The Commissioners
may elect other officers necessary or appropriate to aid in the efficient
running of the Board.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14]
The members shall be appointed to the Board of Park Commissioners
by the Mayor. The appointments shall be subject to approval of the
Common Council.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008]
The members shall serve three-year terms. The terms of members
shall be staggered so as to have three members' terms expire each
year.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008]
Any vacancy shall be filled through the appointment procedures
described above for the remainder of the term.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14]
Members of the Board of Park Commissioners shall serve without
compensation.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14]
A majority of the membership of the Board of Park Commissioners
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14]
The Board of Park Commissioners shall have the duties and powers
set forth below:
(1)
Meeting. The Board of Park Commissioners shall meet at least quarterly.
The Board may meet as necessary, or as called by the Chairman or as
called by a majority of the Board. The Chairperson is responsible
for the preparation of the agenda and shall provide a digital or electronic
copy of such agenda to the City Clerk for posting and distribution
to other Board members and the public at least 48 hours prior to such
meeting. All meetings shall be at City Hall. The Acting Secretary
shall submit in a timely fashion a digital copy of the meeting minutes
to the City Clerk for posting and distribution. If action by the City
Council is desired, such action shall be so noted in the minutes.
[Amended 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-26]
(2)
Duties. The Board of Park Commissioners shall serve as an advisory
board to the Common Council. The Board of Park Commissioners shall
advise the Council on all matters pertaining to parks, recreation,
and forestry. Areas of responsibility shall include but are not limited
to:
[Amended 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-26]
a.
Creation of subcommittees to effectively monitor and advise on specific
issues regarding parks, recreation, or forestry, including the City
Tree Board;
b.
The management, improvement, and care of public parks, parkways,
boulevards, and pleasure drives of the City;
c.
The development of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining
to the use of public parks, City-sponsored recreation programs, and
forestry;
d.
The development of the annual operating and capital budgets for parks,
recreation, and forestry;
e.
The development of a broad variety of recreational programs and services
to meet the needs and demands of the community;
f.
The development of a master plan for the City's park system;
g.
Advising the Council on issues of land acquisition, use of park impact
fees, and leasing and/or land sales or exchanges affecting the City's
park system; and
h.
Advising the Council on levels of staffing required by the City's
park system.
(3)
Tree Board. The Board of Park Commissioners shall create and oversee a Tree Board who shall carry out provisions of Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter 82 of the Municipal Code for the City of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and such other duties as required to report to the Board of Park Commissioners. Appointment of members to the Tree Board shall be recommended by the Mayor and shall be confirmed by the Common Council.
[Amended 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-26; 8-24-2020 by Ord. No. 20-11]
(4)
Powers. The Board of Park Commissioners shall, in accordance with
the state law established in W.S.A., § 27.08, exercise the
powers granted it, including:
a.
Govern and maintain all public parks and other natural enjoyment
areas in the City; improve those areas; secure the quiet and orderly
enjoyment of the areas; and create rules and regulations to facilitate
the above purposes.
b.
Acquire property, money, trusts, rights, and privileges through gift,
devise, bequest, or condemnation for the City parks.
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Gifts shall only be accepted after the Board of Park Commissioners
has recommended the gift to the Common Council and the Common Council
has approved acceptance by a resolution.
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c.
Buy or lease lands in the name of the areas under the control of
the Board of Park Commissioners, in accordance with W.S.A., § 27.08(2)(c).
d.
Change or improve all areas under the Board's control.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14]
In accordance with W.S.A., § 27.10, the Board of Park
Commissioners shall, prior to October 1 of each year:
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14; 5-29-2012 by Ord. No. 12-08; 11-10-2014 by Ord. No. 14-08]
All moneys appropriated for park services or received through
other means for the areas governed by the Board of Park Commissioners
shall be paid over to the Treasurer to be disbursed by orders of the
Treasurer.
[Ord. No. 08-02, 3-10-2008; amended 7-13-2009 by Ord. No.
09-14]
The Board of Park Commissioners shall follow the report, notice,
and hearing requirements outlined in W.S.A., § 27.10(4)
for any and all special assessments.
