[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of Montgomery 11-24-2008 by Ord. No. 08-234.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and recreation areas — See Ch. 166.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 205.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Ch. 30, Parks and Recreation Board, adopted 3-1-1976 by Ord.
No. 52, as amended.
There is hereby created, pursuant to Section
2204 of the Second Class Township Code ("Second Class Township Code")
(NOTE: Act of May 1, 1933, P.L. 103, No. 69; reenacted July 10, 1947,
P.L. 1481; reenacted and amended November 9, 1995, P.L. 350, No. 60),[1] a board to be known as the Montgomery Township Advisory
Recreation and Parks Board ("Board"). The Board shall be composed
of five, seven or nine residents of Montgomery Township ("Township").
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 67204.
Members of the Board shall be appointed by the
Supervisors in accordance with the following procedures:
A.
Board members shall serve for terms of five years,
or until their successors are appointed, except that members first
appointed shall be appointed so that the terms of not more than two
members expire annually. All persons appointed shall serve their full
terms unless they voluntarily resign or are removed by the Supervisors
for dereliction or neglect of duty. Vacancies occurring other than
by expiration of term shall be for the unexpired term and shall be
filled in the same manner as original appointments.
B.
Whenever possible, due consideration will be given
to representation from various geographic sections within the Township,
so that all Board members shall not be from the same geographic area.
Members of the Board shall receive no compensation
for their services. Upon approval of the Supervisors, members of the
Board may be reimbursed by the Township for certain expenses incurred
in performance of their duties.
The Board is to be advisory and shall coordinate
its activities with the elected officials and other advisory committees
of the Township.
A.
The members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson
and Secretary and select all other necessary officers to serve for
a period of one year. The Board may adopt rules and regulations for
the conduct of all business within its jurisdiction.
B.
The Supervisors, pursuant to Section 2203 of the Second
Class Township Code,[1] may by ordinance regulate the use and enjoyment by the
public of any park or recreation ground owned and operated by the
Township. The Supervisors may also prescribe rules for the use by
the public of parks and recreation grounds and the facilities and
amusements connected therewith and post the rules at conspicuous places
in the parks or recreation grounds.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 67203.
C.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant
thereto by the Supervisors shall, upon conviction before a District
Justice, be adjudged guilty of a summary offense punishable by fine
of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution and, if found in default
thereof, be subject to imprisonment in the county jail for a period
not exceeding 60 days. Each and every violation shall constitute a
separate offense, and the imposition of one penalty shall not excuse
the violation where permitted to continue. The application of the
penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited
conditions.
The Board shall assist and advise the Supervisors
in the following areas:
A.
Identifying the recreation and parks needs of the
Township.
B.
Recommending recreational programs for approval by
the Supervisors.
C.
Recommending plans, programs, and policies regarding
the provision of recreation and park services.
D.
Advising the Supervisors in the acquisition and development
of parklands.
E.
Undertaking recreation and park tasks as requested
by the Supervisors.
The Board shall keep minutes of its meetings,
which it shall submit to the Supervisors after every meeting. The
Board shall also submit an annual report to the Supervisors, including
an analysis of the adequacy and effectiveness of community recreation
areas, facilities and leadership.
The Board, at such times and in the manner as
directed by the Supervisors, shall annually submit for approval to
the Supervisors a proposed budget for the ensuing year, setting forth
all proposed expenditures, salaries, and programs with sufficient
justification. The Board shall not in any manner obligate the Supervisors
for the payment of any Township funds until the same is appropriated
by the Supervisors.
