Chapter 2.48
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS1
Sections:
2.48.020 Membership – Confirmation.
2.48.030 Term of office – Vacancy filling.
2.48.040 Repealed.
2.48.050 Gift acceptance authority.
2.48.060 Meetings – Time and place.
2.48.070 Special meetings authorized when.
2.48.080 Meetings – Quorum – Order of business.
2.48.090 Election of officers.
2.48.110 Vice chairman duties.
2.48.130 Committees – Appointment.
2.48.140 Committees – Chairman permitted as ex officio member.
2.48.160 Inspection of facilities.
2.48.170 Repealed.
2.48.180 Repealed.
2.48.190 Long-range program adoption.
2.48.200 Sensitivity to public reaction.
2.48.210 Encouragement of citizen interest.
2.48.010 Definitions.
Words used shall have the following meanings:
A. “Board” means the board of park commissioners.
B. “Park” means an area of land, with or without water, developed and used for public recreational purposes, including landscaped tracts, picnic grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers, camps, trails, foot, bicycle and bridle paths, motor vehicle drives, wildlife sanctuaries, museums, zoological and botanical gardens and facilities for bathing, boating, hunting, and fishing, as well as other recreational facilities for the use and benefit of the public. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 409 § 1, 1956).
2.48.020 Membership – Confirmation.
The membership of the Milton park board as authorized by this chapter shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed to a definite term by the mayor and confirmed and ratified by the council. All members shall be qualified and interested citizens who reside within the city, and no member shall receive any compensation for his/her service. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1160 § 1, 1991; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. I § 1, 1956).
2.48.030 Term of office – Vacancy filling.
The seven members appointed to the board by the mayor shall serve for a term of four years; provided, that two members’ terms shall expire each year with one members’ term expiring approximately each fourth year. Each successor shall be appointed for a term of four years. Vacancies for the remainder of any unexpired term shall be filled through appointment by the mayor and confirmed by the council. Recommendations to fill the vacancy may be submitted by the park board to the mayor at the first regular meeting following such vacancy, or the mayor may select an applicant from the community. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1160 § 2, 1991; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. I § 2, 1956).
2.48.040 Replacement for unexcused absences.
Repealed by Ord. 1960. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. I § 3, 1956).
2.48.050 Gift acceptance authority.
The park board shall have the authority to recommend the acceptance of gifts or donations to be used for park and recreation purposes. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. I § 4, 1956).
2.48.060 Meetings – Time and place.
The board shall establish the time and place of regular monthly meetings within its bylaws. Changes to meeting times and places shall be posted pursuant to law. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. II § 1, 1956).
2.48.070 Special meetings authorized when.
Special meetings may be called at any time upon the request of the chairman or any two members; provided, that all members of the park board must be notified prior to any special meeting. Special meetings will be posted. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. II § 2, 1956).
2.48.080 Meetings – Quorum – Order of business.
A simple majority of the park board shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting. When less than a simple majority is present, the chairman or vice chair may hold an unofficial meeting and may ask for minutes to be distributed as unofficial minutes. The order of business at meetings of the board shall be determined by the chairman and his prepared agenda. (Ord. 1960 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. II § 3, 1956).
2.48.090 Election of officers.
Annual election of officers shall take place as prescribed within the board’s bylaws. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. III § 1, 1956).
2.48.100 Chairman duties.
It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside at all meetings of the board; to sign such official papers as are approved by the board; to appoint committees; to call special meetings upon the request of two members; and to prepare an agenda to be distributed to all members of the board prior to the next regular meeting. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. III § 2, 1956).
2.48.110 Vice chairman duties.
The vice chairman shall perform the duties of the chairman in the absence of the latter. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. III § 3, 1956).
2.48.120 Secretary duties.
The secretary shall keep a record of all meetings; shall send copies of the minutes to all members for approval at the following meeting; and shall provide copies of the minutes to the city administration. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. III § 4, 1956).
2.48.130 Committees – Appointment.
The chairman shall appoint all committees, unless otherwise provided for by special resolution. Standing committees may be created at any time and shall be reappointed on an annual basis. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. IV § 1, 1956).
2.48.140 Committees – Chairman permitted as ex officio member.
The chairman may be an ex officio member of all committees and as such notified of all committee meetings. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. IV § 2, 1956).
2.48.150 Policy established.
The board may recommend general policies regarding the recreation program, including development, operation and maintenance. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 1, 1956).
2.48.160 Inspection of facilities.
The board may make periodic inspections of recreation areas and facilities to make suggestions regarding their operation and maintenance. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 2, 1956).
2.48.170 Participation in program interpretation.
Repealed by Ord. 1520. (Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 3, 1956).
2.48.180 Familiarization with recreation programs.
Repealed by Ord. 1520. (Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 4, 1956).
2.48.190 Long-range program adoption.
The board shall be aware of any long-range program for the acquisition and improvement of recreation areas, and participate in and contribute to this program whenever possible. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 5, 1956).
2.48.200 Sensitivity to public reaction.
The board shall be sensitive to public reaction concerning community recreation and shall welcome suggestions and criticisms and give careful consideration. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 6, 1956).
2.48.210 Encouragement of citizen interest.
The board shall encourage citizen interest and participation in park activities by the enlistment of volunteers and the appointment of committees for special projects. (Ord. 1520 § 1, 2002; Ord. 714 § 1, 1976; Ord. 409 Art. V § 7, 1956).
Prior legislation: Ords. 509 and 409 (§§ 2 – 6).