[CC 1979 §26.040(1); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(1), 2-27-1989; Ord. No. 496 §§1 — 2, 5-23-2016]
Under authority of the State laws of Missouri, Sections 90.500
to 90.570, RSMo., there is hereby created a Park and Recreation Board
in this City, the directors of which shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to the consent of the Board of Aldermen, and shall consist
of a minimum of three (3) members. No member of the municipal government
shall be a member of said Board.
[CC 1979 §26.040(2); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(2), 2-27-1989]
A.
Such
members shall hold their respective office from the first of the fiscal
year following their appointment. They shall be appointed for a term
of three (3) years, except that those appointed at the first (1st)
meeting shall cast lots for their respective terms, two (2) directors
to serve three (3) years, two (2) directors to serve two (2) years,
and one (1) director to serve one (1) year.
B.
The
Mayor may, by and with the consent of the Board of Aldermen, remove
any member of the Park and Recreation Board for misconduct or neglect
of duty.
C.
Vacancies
occasioned by removal, resignation or otherwise shall be reported
to the Board of Aldermen and shall be filled in like manner as original
appointments, except that the term of office is restricted to the
unexpired term of office. No director of the Board shall receive compensation
as such.
[CC 1979 §26.040(3); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(3), 2-27-1989]
The Park and Recreation Board shall, immediately after the appointment
of directors, meet and organize by the election of one (1) member
as President, a Vice President and Secretary. The Board shall make
and adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations for its own guidance
and proceedings as may be expedient not inconsistent with this Article
and with Sections 90.500 to 90.570 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.
The Secretary shall record all actions and things done by the Board
and file a copy of the same with the Clerk of the City of Stockton
within ten (10) days of any meeting.
[CC 1979 §26.040(5); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(5), 2-27-1989; Ord. No. 190 §5B, 9-26-1994]
A.
The
Park and Recreation Board shall:
1.
Survey and make plans for the development and maintenance of facilities
and activities for an adequate municipal park system.
2.
All Park Board employees shall work under direct supervision of the
Supervisor of Streets.
3.
By August fifteenth (15th) of each year, submit a proposed park and
recreational budget for the coming year.
[CC 1979 §26.040(6); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(6), 2-27-1989]
A.
The
President of the Park and Recreational Board shall present to the
Board of Aldermen an annual report. Such report shall be presented
at the first (1st) meeting in September of each year and shall consist
of:
1.
The condition of their fund as of the first (1st) day of October
of that year.
2.
The various sums of money received from the Park and Recreational
Fund and other sources.
3.
The sums of money expended by the Board and for what purposes.
4.
Such other statistics, information and suggestions as the Board may
deem to be of general interest.
5.
Make recommendations for improving the park and recreational program
and facilities.
6.
Submit an annual planned program for the use of the park and recreational
facilities and areas.
7.
All such portions of said report as related to the receipts and expenditures
of money shall be verified by the Purchasing Agent.
[CC 1979 §26.040(7); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(7), 2-27-1989; Ord. No. 511, 11-14-2016]
The Stockton Park Board shall meet after at least one (1) days'
notice to all members. Regular meetings shall be held monthly March
through September of each year and as needed during the period October
through February. All meetings shall be held at a date, time, and
public location as set forth in the notice to members of the meeting.
The notice of each meeting shall be posted at City Hall at least one
(1) day prior to the meeting. A majority of the appointed members
shall constitute a quorum. The Secretary of said City Park Board shall
provided written minutes of each meeting to the City Clerk within
one (1) week of the Board's meeting.
[CC 1979 §26.040(9); Ord. No. 98 §26.040(9), 2-27-1989]
Said Board has no power to expend on behalf of said City from
any funds of the City.
[Ord. No. 199 §26.042, 1-23-1995]
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Stockton from time to time
as necessary appoint one (1) or more alternates to the Park Board
for the purposes of allowing for a functional Board. Said appointed
alternate Board members shall have full authority to act as any other
Board member during the period of time of their appointment.
[CC 1979 §26.043; Ord. No. 14 §26.043, 6-22-1981]
A.
Stockton Community Building. The following regulations shall
apply to the Stockton Community Building:
1.
No persons other than authorized employees or agents of the City
of Stockton shall be on the premises, including the area outside of
the building, after 12:00 Midnight local time until 8:00 A.M. the
following morning.
2.
No person shall consume or have in possession any alcoholic beverages
or any controlled substance while on the premises nor shall any person
be on the premises while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled
substance.
3.
No person shall make or cause to be made any excessive noise on the
premises and if excessive noise is made on the premises and the person
or persons directly responsible for such excessive noise cannot be
determined, any person or the agent of any group contracting for the
use of the building shall be deemed personally responsible for such
excessive noise as a part of the contract for the use of the building.
4.
As a part of the contract for the use of the building, the party
contracting with the City for such use shall be deemed to have agreed
to be personally responsible for any damage to the premises which
shall have resulted from such use, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
5.
No person shall litter any part of the premises.
B.
Park Property Within City Limits. The following regulations
shall apply to all City Park property within the City limits:
1.
No person shall operate any vehicle in any area other than those
specifically provided for vehicular travel or parking without express
consent from the Park Board or the Supervisor of Streets.
2.
No person shall litter in any such park area.
3.
No person shall damage any park equipment and if such equipment is
damaged, the person or persons responsible shall be liable for the
amount of such damages in addition to any fine or penalty provided
for such offenses.
4.
Camping in the area is prohibited, except as authorized by the Park
Board.
C.
Rules And Conditions Applicable To All Persons Using Areas. All persons using any of the areas or premises mentioned in this
Section shall be deemed to have consented to abide by the rules and
conditions set out herein as a condition of their use of said facility.
[Ord. No. 140 §26.044(1,4), 7-27-1992]
A.
The
City Park located in the City of Stockton, Missouri, shall be closed
to the public from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. except for such activities
that are specifically authorized by the Park Board and at the tennis
court and horseshoe pit.
[Ord. No. 127, 5-28-1991]
A.
Intoxicating liquor and malt liquor as defined in Chapter 600 of this Code shall be prohibited in the Stockton City Park during the hours from 10:00 P.M. until 8:00 A.M. every day
B.
No
person shall possess intoxicating liquor or malt liquor within the
boundaries of the City Park during these hours.
C.
No
person shall be in the park if in an intoxicated condition during
these hours.
D.
Violation
of this Section may result in a penalty of a fine not less than fifty
dollars ($50.00) and not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
[CC 1979 §26.045; Ord. No. 14 §26.045, 6-22-1981]
A violation of any of the regulations or conditions set out in Section 150.090 is a misdemeanor and upon conviction of such violation the violator shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or confinement in Jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or both such fine and confinement.
