[Adopted as Secs. 19-1 through 19-5 of the
1963 Code; amended in its entirety 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 96-08]
The proposed Development Plan entitled "Proposed
Development Plan for Roosevelt Forest, Town of Stratford," dated July
1, 1961, is hereby adopted to provide recreational areas, protect
watersheds and water supply, preserve places of beauty and historic
interest and prevent flood and soil erosion.
A.
Creation and composition.
(1)
The Commission shall consist of nine members and two
alternate members appointed by the Mayor as follows:
[Amended 8-14-2000 by Ord. No. 00-15; 5-8-2006 by Ord. No.
06-10; 4-14-2014 by Ord. No. 14-03]
(a)
The Council member in whose district Roosevelt Forest is located,
whose term shall run concurrently with the Council's term.
(b)
Three members and one alternate member, who shall be appointed
for initial terms of three years, and thereafter members shall be
appointed for successive three-year terms. At least one member shall
be a member of the Friends of Roosevelt Forest, and at least one member
shall be a resident of the district in which Roosevelt Forest is located.
(c)
Three members and one alternate member, who shall be appointed
for initial terms of two years, and thereafter members shall be appointed
for successive three-year terms. At least one member shall be a member
of the Conservation Commission, recommended by that Commission, and
at least one member shall be a resident of the district in which Roosevelt
Forest is located.
(d)
Two members, who shall be appointed for initial terms of one
year, and thereafter members shall be appointed for successive three-year
terms.
(2)
The Commission shall choose from its body a Chair
to serve without compensation.
B.
Powers and duties. The Commission shall:
(1)
Determine the boundaries of Roosevelt Forest, which
boundaries shall be approved by the Stratford Town Council.
(2)
Develop rules and regulations for the use, both public
and private, of Roosevelt Forest, which rules shall be approved by
the Town Council.
(3)
Adopt, update, revise and implement a plan for the
use of Roosevelt Forest.
(4)
Subject to available funds which are either appropriated
by the Town Council or provided by other sources, retain such technical
experts and resources required to carry out the functions and duties
of the Commission.
(5)
Prepare an annual report to the Town of Stratford.
C.
Town approval required prior to improvements. No work
or improvements may be made or performed on any Town-owned structures,
buildings or land located within Roosevelt Forest, other than routine
maintenance and minor improvements, without the recommendation of
the Roosevelt Forest Commission and the appropriate Council Committees,
and the approval of the Town Council.
No person shall do any hunting or trapping of
any game birds or animals or discharge any firearms of any kind whatsoever,
set any traps or use any bows or other devices for the taking of any
birds or animals within the bounds and limits of Roosevelt Forest
or any public park located in the Town of Stratford.
