(A) The Parks & Recreation Board shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the elected members of the City Council. The Board shall consist of five members, who shall be resident freeholders in the city. The members of the Board shall serve a three-year term of office unless reappointed. The Board shall serve without compensation and may be required, in the discretion of the City Council, to give a bond in a sum set by resolution of the City Council and conditioned upon the faithful performance of its duties.
(B) At the time of the Board's first meeting in January of each year, the Board shall organize by selecting from their number a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary. It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep the full and correct minutes and records of all meetings, and to file the same with the City Clerk, where they shall be available for public inspection at any reasonable time. A majority of the Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall meet at such times as the City Council may designate. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the Chairperson, or any five of the Board members.
(C) It shall be the duty of the Board to make recommendation regarding the construction, reconstruction, and improvement of public parks and recreation facilities including the acquisition of land and major equipment and facilities. The Board works to ensure the parks system is available for various activities. The Board shall establish appropriate fees, rules, and regulations for the management, use, and operation of the same. Further, the Board shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Preparing and/or reviewing the long-range park and recreation plans, specific park master plans and related public involvement for the city.
(2) Recommending major policies related to the management and operation of the city's park and recreation system.
(3) Reviewing long-term funding and financing to implement and manage the city's park and recreation system.
(4) Preparation of a capital improvement plan that identifies funded priority projects.
(5) Preparing preliminary budget expense and fee recommendations for Mayor and City Council consideration.
(6) Cooperate with the Tree Board in developing, implementing, and reviewing a comprehensive community forestry program, including tree management and Arbor Day activities, and annual work plan.
(D) All actions of the Board shall be subject to the review and control of the City Council. The Board shall be responsible for making reports and performing other duties as the City Council may, from time to time, designate.
(Prior Code, § 2-205) (Ord. 1000, passed 6-15-2021)