[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Owasco as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-9-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the
use of the playgrounds and Town shelter of the Town of Owasco.
The following terms shall have the meanings
indicated in this section:
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association
of persons; the singular number shall include the plural.
The grounds, buildings therein, water therein and any other
property necessary for the operation thereof, and constituting a part
thereof, which is now or may hereafter be maintained, operated and
controlled by the Town of Owasco for public use.
The Town of Owasco.
A.
The following activities are prohibited:
(1)
Parking a motor vehicle in other than designated locations.
No blocking of any driveway.
(2)
Operating a motor vehicle in excess of five miles
per hour or in any manner contrary to posted regulations.
(3)
Operating any motorized vehicles.
(4)
Use of bikes and skateboards.
(5)
Allowing dogs in the playground at any time.
(6)
Allowing dogs to run unleashed.
(7)
Entering or using the playgrounds at times other than the hours set forth in § 109-4 of this chapter.
(8)
Overnight parking of motor vehicles.
(9)
Use of profane or abusive language while in the playground.
(10)
Injuring, defacing, destroying, disturbing,
or removing any part of the playground.
(11)
Littering or leaving behind refuse and garbage
except in receptacles provided for such purpose.
The playgrounds are open from sunrise to sunset.
A.
A violation of this chapter shall constitute an offense
punishable by a fine not to exceed $50 for each and every such offense.
B.
Any state police officer or police officer of Cayuga
County or any of its municipal subdivisions may, without a warrant,
arrest any offender who he or she may detect in the violation of any
of the provisions of the above sections, and take the persons so arrested
forthwith before a magistrate having competent jurisdiction, and he
shall have at all times a right to enter the premises of any building,
structure or enclosure in any playground, including such grounds,
buildings, structures or enclosures in any Town playground for the
purpose of arresting violators hereof, and may use all necessary means
to attain that end.
[Adopted 8-13-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]
There is hereby established a Town Recreation Board to oversee
the Town of Owasco playgrounds and to provide recreation programs
in the Town of Owasco.
Upon the initial appointment of the members of the Board, two
members shall be appointed for a term of two years, two members for
a term of three years and one member for a term of four years. Thereafter,
upon the expiration of their initial terms, all members of the Board
shall be appointed for a term of two years.
Each member appointed shall be a resident of the Town of Owasco.
The purpose of the Board is to oversee the playgrounds and to
provide recreation programs in the Town of Owasco.
The Board shall:
A.
Meet at least bimonthly.
B.
Have minutes taken of such meeting of the Board and make them available
to the public.
C.
Interview and recommend to the Town Board the hiring of recreation
employees.
D.
Make and monitor an approximate eight-week schedule for the summer
program.
E.
Make recommendations to the Town Board for repairing or replacing
of equipment at the playgrounds and the purchase and location of any
new equipment for the playgrounds.
F.
Make recommendations to the Town Board regarding the Town shelter.
G.
Make recommendations to the Town Board and monitor recreation programs
for the Town of Owasco.
H.
Meet with the recreation employees and monitor activities at the
playgrounds.
I.
Consult from time to time with the Town Supervisor and Town Board.
J.
Annually prepare a proposed budget for the Town Board for the playgrounds.
K.
Annually, by December 31 of each year, submit to the Town Board a
written report concerning the work and activities of the Board during
the year.
