Pittsford Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIV
Parks and Recreation Board
§ 185-165 Purpose and findings.
The acquisition and administration of Town parks and the development and administration of appropriate recreation programs greatly enhance the quality of life in the Town. The Town Board finds that it would be beneficial for the Departments of Public Works and Recreation, in carrying out their duties relating to parks and recreation matters, to have the benefit of continuing and informed citizen assistance and participation.
§ 185-166 Creation.
The Town Board hereby creates the Parks and Recreation Board.
§ 185-167 Membership; terms of office.
The Board shall consist of at least seven but no more than 11 members who shall be appointed by the Town Board and serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Each member appointed to said Board shall serve until December 31 of the year in which he or she is appointed. Such Board members shall be residents of the Town.
§ 185-168 Officers and meetings.
The Town Board shall designate a member of the Parks and Recreation Board to act as Chairperson thereof. The Parks and Recreation Board shall select from among themselves a recording secretary. They shall adopt rules and procedures for their meetings and shall meet monthly to carry out their duties. The Director of Recreation, or his or her designee, shall attend all meetings of the Board.
§ 185-169 Powers and duties.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall perform the following functions:
A.
Review and comment on all present and proposed recreation programs.
B.
Work in cooperation with the Planning Board to review all subdivision plans and other development plans and submit their comments to the Planning Board.
C.
Work in cooperation with the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Recreation and submit to them and/or the Town Board any recommendations they may have concerning the business of the Public Works and Recreation Departments relating to parks and recreation matters.
D.
Recommend to the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Recreation and/or the Town Board any changes they find necessary or desirable in Town laws, rules and regulations relating to parks and recreation matters.
E.
Recommend to the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Recreation and/or the Town Board the possible acquisition, utilization or disposal of Town park lands.
F.
Serve as a link between the community and the Departments of Public Works and Recreation, providing input as to the improvement and expansion of services and/or facilities.
G.
Submit an annual report to the Town Board not later than April 1 concerning the activities and work of the Board and from time to time such other reports and recommendations as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.