[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Potsdam
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
This article shall apply to the appointment, terms, functions
and powers of members appointed to serve on the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town of Potsdam.
A.
Pursuant
to § 271 of the Town Law, the Planning Board of the Town
of Potsdam was established by the Town Board on April 24, 1958.
B.
Said Board
consists of five members appointed by the Town Board in such manner
and for such term as provided for by Town Law. The Town Board shall
designate a Chairperson annually; in the absence of a Chairperson,
the Planning Board may designate a member to serve as Chairperson.
[Amended 6-8-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
A.
Pursuant
to § 267 of the Town Law, the Town of Potsdam has created
a Zoning Board of Appeals.
B.
Said Board
consists of five members appointed by the Town Board in such manner
and for such term as provided in the Town Law. Two members of the
Board of Appeals shall also serve on the Town Planning Board. The
Town Board shall designate a Chairperson annually; in the absence
of a Chairperson, the Zoning Board of Appeals may designate a member
to serve as acting Chairperson.
[Amended 6-8-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
[Adopted 6-17-2004 by L.L. No. 3-2004 (Ch. 28, Art. I, of the 1986 Code);
amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
This article shall apply to the appointment, terms, functions
and powers of alternate members appointed to serve on the Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town of Potsdam.
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum on the Planning
Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals because members are ill or on
extended vacation or find they have a conflict of interest situation
on a specific matter before such board. In such instances, official
business cannot be conducted, which may delay or impede adherence
to required time lines. The use of alternate members in such instances
is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this article.
A.
The Town Board of the Town of Potsdam hereby enacts this article
to provide a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
B.
An alternate member of the Planning Board and an alternate member
of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the Town Board
or other duly authorized appointing authority, for a term of three
years with the terms to expire on December 31 of the third year after
the date of their appointment.
C.
The Chairperson of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals
may designate an alternate to substitute for a member when such member
is unable to participate on an application because of absence or a
conflict of interest on an application or matter before the respective
board. When so designated, the alternate member shall possess all
the powers and responsibilities of such member of the board. Such
designation shall be entered into the minutes of the initial Planning
Board meeting or Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, during which the
substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of state law as well as any provisions of local law
relating to Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals member eligibility,
vacancy in office, removal, compatibility of office and service on
other boards, training, continuing education, compensation and attendance,
shall also apply to alternate members.
Nothing herein shall be deemed to be a waiver or restriction
upon any rights and powers available to the Town of Potsdam to further
regulate the subject matter of this article.
