[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Grand
Island 7-18-2022 by L.L. No. 5-2022. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be Chapter 35 of the Code of the Town of Grand Island and may be cited as the "Comprehensive Plan Review Board."
Strategic planning is vital to the future of the quality of
life on Grand Island, taking into consideration all of the economic,
environmental, and social elements that define that quality of life.
The Comprehensive Plan Review Board (Review Board), at the direction
of the Town Board, provides overarching comprehensive guidance relative
to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Town of Grand
Island Master Plan, the Town of Grand Island Local Waterfront Revitalization
Plan, and any other land use or water resource management plans. The
Review Board analyzes proposals, Town-wide issues, and island trends
as needed or as directed determining the level of consistency with
the goals and objectives of established island plans. The Comprehensive
Plan Review Board also updates land and water use plans as needed.
A.
There is hereby created a permanent special board to be known as
the Town of Grand Island Comprehensive Plan Review Board.
B.
The Review Board shall consist of 14 voting members. Three of the
14 members shall be citizens-at-large members who shall be residents
of the Town of Grand Island with expertise deemed to be appropriate
to the land use and water use planning functions of the Review Board.
The Review Board shall also include a liaison from the Town Board.
The remaining members will be the Chairperson of each of the following
advisory boards or organizations, or their designee.
(1)
Planning Board.
(2)
Zoning Board of Appeals.
(3)
Conservation Advisory Board.
(4)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
(5)
Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
(6)
Historical Preservation Advisory Board.
(7)
Technology Advisory Board.
(8)
Agricultural Advisory Board.
(9)
Grand Island School District.
(10)
Economic Development Advisory Board.
(11)
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
C.
Members of the Review Board shall be appointed by the Town Board.
The Review Board may make recommendations to the Town Board for appointments
either to fill unexpired terms or new members. The Review Board may
identify the qualifications and/or specializations for selecting citizen
members.
D.
The citizen-at-large members shall be appointed for terms of five
years, with the exception of the initial members. One of the initial
members shall be appointed for a term of three years; one member for
four years; and one member for five years. Members may be reappointed
and serve consecutive terms.
E.
If any Board member shall resign or otherwise cannot fulfill his
or her term of office, the Town Board shall appoint an interim member
to serve the remainder of the term.
A.
The Town Board shall appoint a chair and create and fill such offices
as it may determine. The term of the chair and other officers shall
be one year, with eligibility for reelection.
B.
The Town Supervisor shall designate an appointee to act as the administrative
assistant to the Review Board, who will be subject to the direction
of the chair. The administrative assistant shall be responsible for
taking minutes of all meetings; conducting all correspondence of the
Review Board; supervising all clerical work of the Review Board; maintaining
a file of all studies, plans, reports, recommendations, and actions
of the Review Board; and providing other technical and professional
assistance to the Review Board. The administrative assistant shall
not be eligible to vote on any matter.
C.
The Review Board shall conduct its meetings in a manner consistent
with the New York Open Meetings Law[1] and shall keep a record of its members' attendance
and of its resolutions, discussions, and findings and recommendations,
which shall be a public record.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Public Officer's Law § 100 et seq.
D.
The Review Board shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall
meet as frequently as needed to perform its duties. Meetings may be
held at any time on the written request of any two Review Board members.
The Review Board must meet at least once per quarter. All meetings
shall be open to the public.
E.
A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority
of the Review Board members, excluding vacant positions.
A.
The duties of the Review Board are advisory. The Review Board is
not authorized to take action binding the Town without obtaining Town
Board Approval.
B.
The duties of the Review Board shall be to:
(1)
Advise the Town Board on matters affecting the future of the quality
of life on Grand Island, taking into consideration all of the economic,
environmental, and social elements that define that quality of life.
(2)
Advise the Town Board on matters relating to the achievement of the
goals and objectives of the Town of Grand Island Master Plan, the
Town of Grand Island Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, and any
other land use or water resource management plans.
(3)
Acquire and maintain in current form such basic information and materials
as are necessary to an understanding of past Grand Island trends,
present conditions, and forces at work to cause changes in these conditions.
(4)
Identify needs and problems growing out of those needs.
(5)
Prepare and, from time to time, amend and revise a strategic and
coordinated plan for the environmental, social, and economic development
of the area.
(6)
Prepare and recommend to the Town Board projects, ordinances, initiatives,
and programs along lines indicated in the strategic plan(s) and advise
the Board concerning these issues.
(7)
Keep the Town Board and the general public informed and advised as
to these matters.
(8)
Monitor the progress and success of the strategic plan(s) and inform
the Town Board of the same.
(9)
Perform any other duties that may lawfully be assigned to it.
C.
As background for its strategic plan(s) and any ordinances it may
prepare, the Review Board may gather maps and aerial photographs of
physical features of the area; statistics on past trends and present
conditions with respect to population, property values, the economic
base of the area, and land use; and such other information as is important
or likely to be important in determining the amount, direction, and
kind of development to be expected in the area and its various parts.
In addition, the Review Board may make, cause to be made, or obtain
special studies on the location, the condition, and the adequacy of
public facilities. Any expenditures incurred in this regard will be
subject to the advance approval of the Town Board.
D.
The Review Board may from time to time, and upon notice to the Town
Board, establish special committees to assist it in studying specific
questions and problems. The membership of such committees shall not
be limited to Review Board members. The Review Board shall not delegate
to any such committee its official powers and duties.
A.
Members of the Review Board shall adhere to the following rules:
(1)
Faithful attendance at all Review Board meetings and conscientious
performance of the duties required of Review Board members shall be
considered a prerequisite of continuing membership on the Review Board.
(2)
Each member of the Review Board shall be familiar with all statutes,
laws, ordinances and rules of procedure relating to the Review Board
as time and circumstances permit.
(3)
Each member of the Review Board shall be familiar with the Town of
Grand Island Master Plan, the Town of Grand Island Local Waterfront
Revitalization Plan, and any other land use or water resource management
plans.
B.
Members of the Review Board may be removed for cause by the Town
Board, including for violation of the rules or any other provision
in this chapter.
A.
The members of the Review Board shall receive no compensation for
their services.
B.
The Town Board may, in its discretion, appropriate funds for the
expenses incurred by the Review Board, including but not limited to
expenses for professional staff, consultants, clerical assistance
and printing and distribution of publications. The Review Board should
prepare and submit an annual budget request in the manner prescribed
by the Town Board. The Town Board, upon request by the Review Board,
may also from time to time, and for designated purposes, assign or
detail public employees to perform work for the Board.
Where this chapter imposes greater restrictions than are imposed
by the provisions of any law, ordinance, or regulation, the provisions
of this chapter shall apply. Where greater restrictions are imposed
by any law, ordinance, or regulation, such greater restrictions shall
apply.
Should any part or provision of this chapter be declared by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not
affect the validity of the chapter as a whole or any part thereof
other than the part held to be invalid.
This chapter shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary
of State pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law.
