[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of New Glarus 8-9-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-03. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Composition. The Park Commission shall consist of seven citizen members
appointed by the Chairperson and confirmed by the Town Board. Additionally,
the Chairperson shall appoint an alternate member to act in place
of any member who is absent or precluded from participating in a matter
by reason of conflict of interest or otherwise. In addition, one Supervisor
annually selected by majority vote of the Town Board shall be an ex
officio liaison member.
B.
Each Commission member shall hold such office for a term of seven
years, said terms to end June 30 in the year of expiration.
C.
Compensation; oaths. Commission members shall receive such compensation
as shall be determined by the Town Board from time to time. Members
shall take an official oath prescribed by Wis. Stat. § 19.01,
to be filed with the Town Clerk.
D.
Organization of Commission. The Commission shall annually in July
elect a member as Chair and another member as secretary. The secretary
shall be responsible for taking minutes.
E.
Procedure. Four members shall constitute a quorum. The Chair, or
acting Chair, shall be included in determining a quorum. Action shall
be by a majority of those present and voting. The Commission may adopt
rules of procedure for governing the conduct of its meetings.
F.
Record. The Park Commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings
to include all actions taken, a copy of which shall be filed with
the Town Clerk. Four members shall constitute a quorum, but all actions
shall require the affirmative approval of a majority of the members
of the Commission in attendance once a quorum is present.
G.
Duties. The Park Commission shall have all the powers conferred by
law upon park and recreation commissions and shall be chargeable with
all the duties so required, such as recommend, oversee work and oversee
funds of all parks, playgrounds and recreational activities as part
of properties within the Town. The Park Commission is specifically
empowered and directed, under the oversight of the Town Board, to
do the following:
(1)
With authorization of the Town Board, manage, improve and care for
all public parks located within, or partly within and partly without,
the limits of the Town and secure the quiet, orderly and suitable
use and enjoyment thereof by the people; also to adopt rules and regulations
to promote these purposes.
(2)
To recommend to the Town Board acquisition in the name of the Town
for park purposes by gift, purchase, devise, bequest or condemnation,
either absolutely or in trust, money, real or personal property, or
any incorporeal right or privilege, provided gifts to the Town of
money or other property, real or personal, either absolutely or in
trust, for park purposes shall be accepted only after they have been
recommended by the Commission to the Town Board.
(3)
To recommend to the Town Board sale or exchange of property no longer
required for park purposes.
(4)
To have the powers necessary and convenient for the effective and
efficient management, supervision and operation of the Town parks
and recreation program, subject to budgetary approval by the Town
Board.
(5)
To establish rules and regulations, including user fees as approved
by the Town Board and desirable for the proper use, care and operation
of parks, park facilities, recreation programs and other activities
under their control, provided however that such rules and regulations
do not conflict with the laws of the State of Wisconsin or this Code
of Ordinances.
(6)
Such other and further duties as may be necessary for the proper
carrying out of the purposes of said Commission.
(7)
Public recreation program. The Park Commission shall review the Town's
recreational needs and shall advise the Town Board on the public recreation
program of the Town, including:
(8)
Finance.
(a)
Budget. The Park Commission shall assist in preparing an annual
budget for submission to the Town Board, which budget shall reflect
the Commission's recommendations as to maintenance or acquisition
of Town parks, open spaces, park and related facilities, recreation
programs and equipment, summer or seasonal employees, etc. Said annual
budget request shall contain estimates as to revenues to be derived
from recreation programs or activities as well as estimated expenditures
for operating the parks and recreation system.
(b)
Deposits. All revenues and income from the operation of park
and recreation programs shall be deposited with the Town Treasurer
as general revenue of the Town.
(c)
Monetary contributions. All moneys donated to the Town specifically
for park or recreation use shall be deposited Town accounts as a nonlapsing
fund or reserve for such specific use.
(Reserved)
