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 Sardinia.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
At times it is difficult to maintain a quorum on the Planning
Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals because members are ill, on
extended vacation, find they have a conflict of interest on a specific
matter before the Board or are otherwise unavailable. 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 instance
is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this article.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALTERNATE MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board when a regular
member is unable to participate on an application or matter before
the respective Board, as provided herein.
MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the provisions
of the local law or ordinance that first established such Planning
Board or Zoning Board of Appeals.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Sardinia as established
by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of
the Town Law.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Sardinia as established
by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 267 of
the Town Law.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of
§ 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10
of the New York State Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent
of the Town Board, pursuant to § 10 of the New York State
Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede the provisions of:
A. Section 271 of the Town Law relating to the appointment of members
to Town Planning Board; and/or
B. Section 267 of the Town Law relating to the appointment of members
to a Town Zoning Board of Appeals.