Sec. 2-151. - Membership; terms.
Sec. 2-152. - Appointments; vacancies.
Sec. 2-153. - Meetings; chairperson.
Secs. 2-155—2-159. - Reserved.
A greenways commission is hereby authorized for the Town of Chapel Hill.
(Ord. No. O-85-40, § 1, 7-8-85)
Sec. 2-151. - Membership; terms.
The greenways commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed as hereinafter provided. The terms of office shall be three (3) years, or until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that the initial terms of members first appointed shall be as follows: two (2) members shall be appointed for a period of one (1) year, two (2) members shall be appointed for a period of two (2) years, and three (3) members shall be appointed for a period of three (3) years. Members may be reappointed to succeed themselves. The terms of all members shall expire on the 30th day of June following the end of the final year of their terms.
(Ord. No. O-85-40, § 1, 7-8-85)
Sec. 2-152. - Appointments; vacancies.
The members shall be appointed and vacancies filled as prescribed in Section 11.D-2 of the Council's Procedures Manual.
(Ord. No. O-85-40, § 1, 7-8-85)
Sec. 2-153. - Meetings; chairperson.
The greenways commission shall regularly hold meetings at such time and places as it shall determine. It shall annually elect one (1) member to serve as chairperson and preside over its meetings. It may create and fill such other offices and committees as it may deem necessary. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and reasonable notice of the time and place thereof shall be given to the public in accord with Chapter 143, Article 33C of the N.C. General Statutes. The commission shall keep a record of its meetings; including attendance of its members; its resolutions, findings, recommendations and actions. A quorum of the commission, necessary to take any official action, shall consist of four (4) members. The concurring vote of a simple majority of those members present shall be necessary to take any official action.
(Ord. No. O-85-40, § 1, 7-8-85)
The greenways commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(a)
Develop and propose for council consideration a master greenways plan, including a proposed timetable for development and listing of potential greenway properties and extensions.
(b)
Along with property owners and neighborhood organizations in areas along greenway corridors, identify potential property and easements to accomplish the greenway plan.
(c)
Work with neighborhoods to develop specifications for appropriate design, use, and maintenance and security of greenways.
(d)
Promote awareness of the greenways program among town residents. For example, publish maps and trail guides for use of greenways.
(e)
Advise council regarding the status of needs of the greenway system annually during consideration of the capital improvements program and annual operating budget. Recommend property to be acquired and trails to be constructed.
(f)
Work with community groups to encourage the development and maintenance of greenway trails.
(g)
Work with regional organizations and greenway commissions to coordinate regional greenway plans, encouraging linking of greenway systems when beneficial to Chapel Hill citizens.
(h)
Review proposals for subdivision or development of land in the identified greenway corridors, and make recommendations to the planning board regarding provision or dedication of property or easements to accomplish the greenway plan.
(i)
Recommend and promote alternative funding sources for acquisition and maintenance of greenways.
(Ord. No. O-85-40, § 1, 7-8-85)