[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Esopus 2-17-2011 by L.L. No. 1-2011.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Park rules and regulations — See Ch. 98.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This local law also superseded former
Ch. 39, Recreation Commission, adopted 10-19-2006.
[Amended 3-19-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019[1]]
A commission is established which shall be known hereafter as
the "Town of Esopus Parks and Recreation Commission" formerly known
as the Town of Esopus Recreation Commission and previously known as
the "Ross Park and the Town of Esopus Recreation Commission."
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also changed the title of this
chapter from "Recreation Commission," to "Parks and Recreation Commission."
[Amended 1-19-2012; 3-19-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
The Town of Esopus Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist
of seven Commissioners who shall be residents of the Town and shall
serve at the pleasure of the Town Board for a term of seven years.
The members of such Commission shall be appointed for such terms that
the term of one Commissioner shall expire annually thereafter; and
their successors shall thereafter be appointed to serve terms of years
which shall total in number the membership of such Commission. In
addition to said seven Commissioners there shall be two ex officio
members of said Commission: the Summer Program Director, chosen by
the Town Board, and a parks employee employed by the Town of Esopus.
Said members shall also serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.
The Town Board shall designate a member of the Commission to
act as Chairman thereof. At the first Meeting of the Commission, its
members shall elect from among themselves a Recording Secretary. The
Commission shall adopt rules and procedures for its monthly meetings.
Four voting members shall constitute a quorum in order to carry out
a vote. The Commission shall keep accurate records of its meetings
and activities and shall file an annual report with the Town Supervisor.
The Commission shall submit its monthly minutes to the Town
Board concerning the activities and work of the Commission and shall
submit its recommendations regarding the recreation budget by September
1, each year, to the Town Supervisor.
The members of the Commission, including ex officio members,
shall receive no compensation for their services as members thereof
but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of their duties within the appropriations which
may be made available.
The vacancies in such Commission occurring otherwise than by
expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as original
appointments.
[Amended 3-19-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
The Town of Esopus Parks and Recreation Commission shall advise
the Town Board, notwithstanding the terms set forth above, for the
purpose of identification, coordination and systemization of all the
recreation needs of the Town of Esopus, including but not limited
to playground, parks, neighborhood recreation centers, events and
festivals, with all the powers and responsibilities of local authorities
under Article 13 of the General Municipal Law.
