[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Webb as
indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-10-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006; amended in its entirety
at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
On rare occasions, it is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum
on the Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Appeals because members
are ill, on extended vacation or find they have a conflict-of-interest
situation on a specific matter before such Board. In such instances,
official business cannot be conducted, which may delay or impede adherence
to required time lines. Also, it is essential to have trained members
with up-to-date knowledge of what has been or will be discussed by
each Board, thereby making available experienced alternates to fill
future appointments as needed. The use of alternate members in such
instances is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this
article.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town of Webb Planning Board or the Town of Webb Zoning Board of Appeals
when a regular member is unable to participate on an application or
matter before the respective board, as provided herein.
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town of Webb Planning Board or the Town of Webb Zoning Board of Appeals
pursuant to the provisions of the local law or ordinance which first
established such Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Planning Board of the Town of Webb as established by
the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of the
Town Law.
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Webb as established
pursuant to the provisions of § 267 of the Town Law.
A.
The Town Board of the Town of Webb hereby enacts this article to
provide a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning
Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. These individuals would serve
when members are absent or unable to participate on an application
or matter before the respective Board.
B.
Alternate members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
shall be appointed by the Town Board or other duly authorized appointing
authority for a term of one or two years.
C.
The Chairperson of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals
may designate an alternate or substitute for a member when such member
is unable to participate on an application or matter before said Board.
When so designated, the alternate member shall possess all the powers
and responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation
shall be entered into the minutes of the initial Planning Board or
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at which the substitution is made.
D.
All provisions of state law relating to Planning Board or Zoning
Board of Appeals member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
state or local law relating to training, continuing education, compensation
and attendance, shall also apply to alternate members.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of
§ 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10
of the New York State Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent
of the Town Board, pursuant to § 10 of the New York State
Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede the provisions of:
