[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Boonville 12-29-1971 (Ch. 51
of the 1971 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "An Ordinance
Regulating Parks and Swimming Pools in the Village of Boonville."
For the purpose of this chapter, the terms used herein are defined
as follows:
The Village Clerk of the Village of Boonville.
The Commissioner of the Recreation Department.
All parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation areas,
swimming pools, beaches, boardwalks and other areas under the jurisdiction
of the Commissioner of Parks, and such other places as shall be specifically
designated by the Village Board of the Village of Boonville, and such
other rights and appurtenances as the Village Board shall utilize,
whether the same be now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Village
of Boonville, in fee or otherwise, including all land under and spaces
above the surface of the ground, and including all waters and land
under waters, where applicable.
An individual, a partnership, any unincorporated association,
a corporation or any other entity.
A person who resides in the Village of Boonville, and has
so resided for at least six successive months.
Use of the Village park and swimming pool shall be open to the
general public subject to any restrictions as may be promulgated by
the Village Board of Trustees.
No person under 12 years of age shall be admitted to any park
unless accompanied by an adult who shall assume full responsibility
for his safety and conduct.
A park shall be opened and closed at the time and hour designated
by the Village Board. No person shall use the park at a time and/or
hour other than that designated by the Village Board, and the use
of the park at a time and/or hour other than that designated by the
Village Board is hereby prohibited and is hereby declared to be a
violation of this chapter. Opening and closing time for the various
facilities shall be posted for the convenience of the public. No overnight
parking, housing or camping shall be allowed unless specifically provided
for herein.
A permit to do any act shall authorize the same only insofar
as it may be performed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions
of said permit. Any violation by its holder of any term or condition
shall constitute grounds for revocation by the Village Board or its
duly authorized representative. Applications for all permits and identification
tags shall be made to the Village Clerk of the Village of Boonville.
No person shall make use of or gain admittance to, or attempt
to use or gain admittance to, the facilities of a park for the use
of which a charge is made by the Village Board, unless he shall pay
the charge or fee as fixed by the Village Board.
The Village of Boonville will not be responsible for loss, damage
or theft of cars and their contents, to private property nor to contents
of lockers or other containers. Such loss, whether inside of buildings
or on the grounds of the park, shall be the patrons' responsibility.
A.
No persons shall bathe, wade or swim in any waters of Erwin Park
except at such times and places and in such proper attire as the Village
Board may designate. Such designated bathing areas shall be kept free
from any form of water equipment or other floating objects or other
form of device that may cause inconvenience or discomfort to bathers,
except such equipment as is intended for the protection of life.
B.
No person shall dress or undress in the park except in such bathing
houses or places as may be maintained and designated for such use.
A.
No person under 12 years of age shall be admitted to the pool area
unless accompanied by an adult who shall assume full responsibility
for his or her safety and conduct.
B.
No person shall be permitted to enter the pool if, in the opinion
of the lifeguard in charge, conditions therein are unsafe for bathing
or swimming. Bathing or swimming shall be considered safe only during
the hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Such hours shall be posted
within the pool area. Swimming or bathing outside such hours is prohibited.
C.
No person shall be admitted in the pool except attired in bathing
costume. Shoes must be removed before entering the pool area.
D.
The Commissioner may designate those areas where, in the interest
of public safety, diving is not permitted. Diving within those areas
so designated is prohibited. Diving shall be permitted only from diving
boards or platforms provided. No more than one person shall be permitted
to be on any diving board at one time. Divers must not bounce the
diving board unnecessarily. Divers using diving boards shall leave
the pool by pool ladders.
E.
Papers, cartons and other types of litter and refuse shall not be
left or thrown in the pool or pool area. These items shall be deposited
in the receptacle provided for that purpose.
F.
All individuals or persons using the facilities of the Village pool
shall abide by all the rules and regulations governing the use of
Village parks.
G.
The following are noted as strictly prohibited in the pool area and
violation shall constitute an offense against this chapter: ballplaying
in any form; roller-skating; dressing or undressing; toys; play equipment
flotation devices; swim fins; masks and snorkels; glasses; gas-operated
motorbikes; bottles, containers or any glassware; food, beverages,
candy, or chewing gum; pushing, running, ducking or boisterous conduct;
dogs or any other animals; solicitation of alms or contributions;
advertising or sale of merchandise; smoking.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
H.
The Commissioner may designate the hours when, in the interest of
the public safety, the pools may be opened and closed. The pools shall
be opened and closed at the time and hour so designated. The opening
and closing time shall be posted in the pool area for the convenience
of the public.
I.
The Commissioner may designate the maximum number of persons permitted
in the pool consistent with public safety. There shall be no persons
admitted in excess of the maximum number so designated. The maximum
number permitted in the pool shall be posted in the pool area for
the convenience of the public.
J.
The Village Board of the Village of Boonville may, from time to time,
adopt such rules and regulations governing the use of the Village
pool as are found to be in the public interest and necessary for the
safety, welfare and protection of the public.
The Village Board shall by resolution adopt such schedule of
fees as shall be necessary pursuant to this chapter, and such fees
shall be the fees as required under this chapter until the same shall
be amended, modified or repealed by subsequent resolution of the Village
Board.
A.
The Commissioner shall designate the area to be occupied, and his
assistants shall regulate the use of recreation facilities under the
supervision of the Village Board so as to prevent congestion, and
shall distribute patrons of the park over the park area in order to
ensure the maximum use of the park area and in behalf of the comfort
of said patrons. All organized picnics and outings shall first obtain
a special permit from the Village Board.
B.
No person shall erect any structure, stand or platform, hold any
meetings, perform any ceremony, make a speech or address, exhibit
any performance or form any parade or procession in any park in the
Village of Boonville without specific permission from the Village
Board therefor.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
No person shall kindle, build, maintain or use a fire anywhere
within the park except in fireplaces as might be provided therefor
or by special permission of the Village Board. Any fire shall be continuously
under the care and direction of a competent person over 18 years of
age from the time it is kindled until it is extinguished. No fire
shall be built within 10 feet of any tree or building or beneath the
branches of any trees or in any underbrush. There shall be no smoking
allowed in park areas.
No person shall throw or use any type of ball, beanbag or other
objects or play any ball games except in such places designated for
such use, nor engage in toy aviation, kite-flying or model boating
except in places designated for such use. The Commissioner shall designate
such places and post the same for the convenience of the public.
No person shall tent or camp or erect or maintain a tent, shelter
or camp in any park unless the Village Board shall specifically designate
a place or area therefor and the same is posted.
No person owning or being custodian of any animal shall cause
or permit such animal to enter the park.
No person shall, in the park, solicit alms or contributions
for any purpose. No person shall post, distribute, cast or leave about
any bills, placards, tickets, handbills, circulars or advertisements
or any other matter for advertising purposes.
No person shall take into, carry through, leave in, throw, lay,
drop or discharge into or on the park any tin cans, bottles, refuse,
garbage, rubbish or waste. Papers, cartons or any other type of litter
shall be placed in receptacles provided for that purpose.
No person shall injure, deface, displace, remove, fill in, raise,
destroy or tamper with any drive, path or walk; take up, remove or
carry away trees, shrubs, turf or any material or substance; or remove
or destroy any structure, building or any appurtenances connected
with the park or any other property or equipment, real or personal,
owned by the Village of Boonville or under the jurisdiction and control
of the Village Board of the Village of Boonville.
All ordinances of the Village of Boonville regarding traffic
and motor vehicles shall form or constitute a part of this chapter.
However, such additional directions for traffic and motor vehicles
as may be posted on signs shall be regarded as a part of this chapter
for traffic control in parking areas and all persons shall comply
with the directions thereon. The speed limit through any park area
shall be 15 miles per hour.
Every person shall conduct himself in an orderly manner and
shall endeavor to cause no discomfort or inconvenience to any other
person.
