Resolution - 2009 - 12 - Change The Name Of The Eagle City Park & Pathway Committee To Parks & Pathways Development Committee - 04/28/2009
RESOLUTION NO. 09-12
A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE EAGLE CITY PARK AND
P A THW A Y DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO EAGLE CITY PARKS AND P A THW A YS
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; INCLUDE IN THEIR DUTIES THE DUTY OF
RECOMMENDING DEVELOPMENT; RESTATE THEIR ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES
AS SET OUT IN RESOLUTION 99-10; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Eagle deems it advisable to change the official
name of the Eagle City Park and Pathway Development Committee to Eagle City Parks and
Pathways Development Commission and include in their duties as an advisory commission the
duty of offering recommendations for development of acquired parks and pathways.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EAGLE, IDAHO, that:
Section 1: OFFICIAL NAME: The name of the Eagle Park and Pathway Development
Committee shall be changed to the Eagle Parks and Pathways Development Commission which
Commission shall be known and designated as such. The Commission shall still consist of seven
(7) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the City
Council.
Section 2: TERM OF OFFICE AND VACANCIES AND REMOVAL: The term of office for
appointive members shall remain three (3) years unless deemed otherwise necessary. Said terms
shall be staggered. The initial terms being a one year term consisting of three members, a two
year term consisting of two members and three year term consisting of two members. All
members shall be eligible for reappointment. If a vacancy shall occur during any unexpired
term, the Mayor, with confirmation by a majority vote of the Council, shall appoint a member for
the balance of such unexpired term. Commission members may be removed by a majority vote
of the Council.
Section 3: ORGANIZATION:
A. Chairman and Vice Chairman: The Commission shall meet and appoint one of its members
as Chairman of the Commission, who shall hold office as such Chairman for such term as the
Commission shall so designate. The Commission shall elect a Vice Chairman who shall act
as Chairman in the absence of the Chairman of the Commission.
B. Clerk/Secretary of Commission: The Commission shall designate a Clerk, who may be an
officer or employee of the City, who shall act as the Clerk or Secretary to the Commission
and shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings of said Commission, and shall file, when
ordered by the Commission, with the Council, a report of all transactions of the Commission.
C. Meetings: A majority of the appointive members of the Commission shall be necessary to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Commission shall hold meetings
each month for at least nine (9) months of the year, and at such other times as may be called
by the Chairman or by the Mayor or City Council.
D. Rules For Conduct Of Business: Written rules consistent with this Chapter and the laws of
the State of Idaho for the transaction of business of the Commission shall be adopted.
E. Records Kept: Written records of meetings, hearings, resolutions, findings, studies, permits
and actions shall be maintained and open to the public.
F. Compensation: The members of the Park~ and Pathway~ Development Commission shall
serve and act without compensation, except that their actual and necessary expenses shall be
allowed by the Council and the City shall provide the necessary and suitable equipment and
supplies to enable the Commission to properly transact and perform its business.
Section 4: DUTIES:
A. The Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity and is established to:
1. Create and recommend to the City Council an overall plan for parks and pathways within
the City of Eagle.
2. Review and make recommendations to the City Council on park and pathway land
acquisition and development.
3. Assist in the preparation of the park and pathway portion of the annual budget.
4. Conduct quarterly on site visits and compile a need assessment report to be presented to
the City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting.
5. Represent the City of Eagle at meetings involving parks and pathways.
6. Report quarterly to the City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Section 5: This Resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
Dated this1?'A day ofQtJ-1,..t 0 ,2009.
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CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
ATTEST:
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v SHAR N K. BERGMAN
CITY CLERK
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