[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Athens as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-22-2004 as
Title 12, Ch. 2, of the 2004 Code]
A.
To request the renaming of a Village street, by anyone other than
the Village, a petition signed by at least 50% of all property owners
along the street in question shall be submitted to the Village Board.
Petition signatures shall be limited to one per parcel. Naming shall
be accomplished through adoption of a formal resolution by the Village
Board.
B.
For streets within a recorded subdivision or certified survey map,
an affidavit of correction shall be recorded with the Register of
Deeds as specified under § 236.295, Wis. Stats.
C.
All costs associated with the name, including the cost of any recording
necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s)
submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Village Board.
(Note: Proposed names for public waters require approval of
the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council in order to be recognized on
maps outside the Village.)
A.
Requests to name or rename a creek, stream, river or lake shall be
made in writing and brought before the Village Board. The person(s)
who submitted the request shall provide background information into
the rationale behind the request, including biographical information
if to be named after a person. Any letters from appropriate organizations
and individuals which provide evidence of substantial local support
for the proposal shall be submitted at that time. If the creek, stream,
river or lake is included in a lake protection and rehabilitation
district, approval from the district must be obtained prior to the
submittal of the request to the Village. Upon approval of the Village
Board, the proposed name change shall be submitted to the Wisconsin
Geographic Names Council for approval. The Village Board meets every
February to act on all requests.
B.
Once a public body of water is named after a person, the name of
the public body of water cannot be changed for a period of 50 years.
C.
All costs associated with the naming, including the cost of any recording
necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s)
submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Village Board.
A.
Requests for the naming or the renaming of public buildings, faculties,
and parks shall be submitted in writing. Requests concerning parks
shall be brought before the Village Board. The person(s) who submitted
the request shall provide background information into the rationale
behind the request, including biographical information if to be named
after a person. Any letters from appropriate organizations and individuals
which provide evidence of substantial local support for the proposal
shall be submitted at that time. Naming shall be accomplished through
adoption of a formal resolution by the Village Board.
B.
Once a public building, park or facility is named after a person,
the name of the public property cannot be changed for a period of
50 years.
C.
All costs associated with the naming, including the cost of any recording
necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s)
submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Village Board.
At its option, the Village Board may ask for advisory recommendations
on renaming applications from Village committees/commissions or civic
organizations.
[Adopted 11-22-2004 as
Title 12, Ch. 3, of the 2004 Code]
A.
Policy on reservation. The Municipal Building and Community Hall
are primarily for the nonexclusive use of the residents of the Village
of Athens. However, under proper circumstances, exclusive use of the
same, or portion thereof, may be permitted. This section is intended
to regulate exclusive use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall
to the end that the general welfare of the Village is protected.
B.
Application. Applications shall be filed with the Village Clerk at
least one business day prior to the date on which the Municipal Building
or Community Hall is to be used.
(1)
The
requestor shall provide the Village Clerk with the following information
regarding the proposed exclusive use:
(a)
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(b)
If the exclusive use is proposed for a group, firm, organization,
partnership or corporation, the name, address and telephone number
of the responsible and authorized heads or partners of the same.
(c)
The name, address and telephone number of the person who will
be responsible for the use of the Municipal Building or Community
Hall.
(d)
The date when the use is requested and the hours of the proposed
exclusive date.
(e)
The anticipated number of persons to use the Municipal Building
or Community Hall.
(f)
Any additional information which the Village Clerk finds reasonably
necessary to a fair determination as to whether authorization should
be granted.
(2)
If
the Village Clerk believes that the request raises unique or unusual
policy issues, the request may be referred to the Village Board for
its action.
C.
Reasons for denial. Application requesting the use of the Municipal
Building or Community Hall may be denied for any of the following
reasons:
(1)
If it is for a use which would involve a violation of federal or
state law or any provision of this Code.
(2)
If the granting of the permit would conflict with another permit
already granted or for which an application is already pending.
(4)
The application is made less than the required time in advance of
the scheduled exclusive use.
(5)
If it is for a use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall at
a date and time when, in addition to the proposed use, anticipated
nonexclusive use by others of the Municipal Building or Community
Hall is expected and would be seriously adversely affected.
(6)
If the law enforcement requirements of the exclusive use will require
so large a number of persons as to prevent adequate law enforcement
to the Municipal Building or Community Hall or the rest of the Village.[1]
(7)
The exclusive use will reasonably create a substantial risk of injury
to persons or damage to property.
(8)
The exclusive use is so poorly organized that participants are likely
to engage in aggressive or destructive activity.
D.
Rental conditions. The Municipal Building or Community Hall may only
be rented if the requesting party agrees to comply with the following
conditions, and such conditions contained in the Municipal Building/Community
Hall use agreement are signed by the responsible party:
(1)
The user will be responsible for cleaning up the Municipal Building
or Community Hall to an acceptable level after use.
(2)
Rental use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall shall be restricted
to the areas designated by the Village Clerk, unless otherwise specifically
permitted by the Clerk.
(3)
Storerooms, whether locked or unlocked, shall be considered off limits
to all renters and members of their groups under any circumstances,
and entrance thereto is forbidden.
(4)
The Municipal Building or Community Hall shall not be rented or reserved
on a permanent basis to any individual or group, unless otherwise
specifically permitted by the Village Board.
(5)
No decorations will be taped to ceiling tiles, and ceiling tiles
will not be disturbed.
E.
Fees. Rental fees and security deposit amounts shall be as established
by the Village Board. Rental fees shall be paid in full at time of
application. Security deposits shall be forfeited if damage is found.
A.
The use of any of the facilities in the Municipal Building or Community
Hall for any sale or marketing of products or services by private
entities is permitted under the following circumstances:
B.
Any room used for such purposes must be returned to its pre-event
condition; all sales brochures and materials are to be removed from
the building at the conclusion of the event. Failure to do so may
result in denial of future requests for use of the facility by the
responsible organization.
C.
Exceptions to this section may be granted on a case-by-case basis
by the Village Board.
