§ 2-67. SKATEPARK COMMITTEE.

2-67.1 Intent and Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish a Skate Park Committee. The Skate Park Committee is established in order to address short and long term issues of the skate park including but not limited to funding, maintenance and improvements to the skate park.

The Skate Park shall foster such cooperation among all interested parties and provide assistance and recommendations to the Recreation Director on all matters pertaining to the skate park. The Skate Park Committee shall create subcommittees whenever necessary for the purpose of developing programs and special events.

(Ord. No. 266-2014, 7-28-2014)

2-67.2 Composition of the Skate Park Committee. The Skate Park Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members.

(Ord. No. 266-2014, 7-28-2014)

2-67.3 Appointment and Term of Service. The Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council shall appoint eleven (11) residents of the Borough of Sayreville. At the formation of the Committee, four (4) members will be appointed to a three (3) year term; four (4) members will be appointed to a two (2) year term and three (3) members will be appointed to a one (1) year term. After the initial appointment, or after any initial term is completed, the re-appointed or new member will serve a three (3) term.

(Ord. No. 266-2014, 7-28-2014)

2-67.4 Organization and Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the following three (3) positions:

a.

Chairperson: who shall be selected at the first meeting of the year by a majority vote of the Skate Park Committee.

b.

Vice-Chair: who shall be selected at the first meeting of the year by a majority vote of the Skate Park Committee. The Vice-Chair shall assist the Chairperson in organizational and procedural matters having to do with the Skate Park Committee. The Vice-Chair shall act in the capacity of the Chairperson in the Chairperson's absence at any meeting or function.

c.

Secretary: who shall be selected at the first meeting of the year by a majority vote of the Skate Park Committee. The Secretary shall take attendance at meetings, coordinate correspondence and record and transcribe the minutes of all meetings. The Chair shall appoint an Acting Secretary in the absence of the Secretary for the purpose of recording and transcribing the minutes of meetings.

(Ord. No. 266-2014, 7-28-2014)

2-67.5 Duties and Responsibilities.

a.

Advise and work in coordination with the Recreation Director and all of his/her staff;

b.

Keep informed of any current trends in the skate/skateboard field;

c.

Study the growth of the Borough and that of surrounding communities with respect to the ongoing need for skate park services;

d.

Develop short-term and long-term goals for the facility that are consistent with Borough priorities;

e.

Recommend methods for fundraising;

f.

Recommend policies and procedures for the acceptance and use of donations for the skate park;

g.

Evaluate the fees and rates for skate park and make recommendations for changes to the Recreation Director.

h.

Review existing policies of the Borough and make recommendations for policy changes to improve and implement efficient operation of the skate park;

i.

Review skate park contracts with other public agencies and make recommendations concerning the terms of those contracts and working relationships with those entities;

j.

Encourage Borough-wide public supports for use of the Borough's skate park;

k.

Assist in the preparation of the monthly Recreation Department reports to the Borough Council's Recreation Committee along with the development of a comprehensive annual summary;

l.

Upon request, advise the Borough's Planning Board and Open Space Committee regarding any related matters identified in the Park Master Plan and Park Acquisition Plan.

m.

Assist in the planning and implementation of special programs or events;

n.

Work with the Cultural Arts Council to expand the delivery of programs and events to the residents of the Borough;

o.

Perform and/or assist in any matter as authorized by the Borough Council and/or required by the Recreation Director.

(Ord. No. 266-2014, 7-28-2014)

2-67.6 Meetings. Meetings shall take place at the Borough Hall, 167 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ, unless otherwise noted. The meetings shall be open to the public.

a.

Meeting Agenda. The meeting Agenda shall be as follows:

1.

Roll call;

2.

Adoption of minutes;

3.

Committee reports;

4.

Chair report;

5.

Council liaison report;

6.

New Business;

7.

Old Business;

8.

Public comment;

9.

Adjourn.

b.

Attendance at Meetings. Attendance at meetings shall be governed by Section 2-65 "Absence from Meetings," of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Sayreville. In addition, all members are required to attend at least fifty (50%) percent of all activities held or sponsored by the Skate Park Committee. Activities shall be defined as parades, festivals and any other public functions scheduled by the Skate Park Committee. Failure to observe the foregoing requirements authorizes the Board by way of a two-third ( 2/3 ) majority vote to dismiss that member from further service on the Board. The vacated seat shall be filled in accordance with this section.

c.

Vacancies. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for the remaining term of any vacated position.

(Ord. No. 266-2014, 7-28-2014)