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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-21 Beautication eigN Wednesday, September 21, 1977 The Caldwell Beautification Commission would like to add its name to the long list of individuals and groups of citizens of Caldwell who would like to commend the Planning and Zoning Commission for its long, arduous and effective work on the Comprehensive Plan. We feel you must now unite to withstand those special interest groups which would recklessly and suddenly cast aside the thoughtful work of dedicated and representative people and would ask you to bend to their protestations and effectively circumvent the spirit and intent of the plan. The people of Caldwell want the protection that planning pro- vides as was amply demonstrated by the meetings held earlier, particularly as it applied to Cleveland and Blaine Avenues . Having a Comprehensive Plan enables individuals and businesses to have a basis on which to build arrangements for future develop- ment, expansions and improvements . It enables home-owners to have the security of knowing that their neighborhoods will be kept intact. The plan will protect property values and enable the residents of Caldwell to continue to improve the quality of their lives. The Comprehensive Plan without zoning is useless. A good zoning ordinance is a necessary tool to effect a good plan. We urge the Planning and Zoning Commission to maintain its effort to make land use planning work for the betterment of the city. We urge you to uphold the amenities of the plan including a minimum size for lots, ample set-back and provision for off-street parking, not to be included in the set-back. Land use planning is being mocked by some. Those who would like to place a maximum number of minimum-sized dwellings in the smallest possible area to hold the largest number of people, all of whom would park their automobiles in the street on which there would be no provision made for bicycles and pedestrians, are usually the most vocal. The Beautification Commission stands with you and many others in urging the passage of a useful plan made legal by a thoughtful zoning ordinance. BYLAWS CALDWELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ARTICLE I The name of the Commission shall be the Caldwell Community Development Commission. ARTICLE II Terms: 1 . Commission: Shall mean the Caldwell Community Development Commission and members thereof. 2. Mayor and Council: Shall mean the Caldwell City Mayor and City Council. 3. Year: Shall mean the time during each fiscal year: October 1 through September 30. 4. Chairman: President of the Commission elected by members of the Commission at its Annual Meeting for a one year period. 5. Annual Meeting: Shall be held during the month of August for the purpose of electing officers and to outline the program of the Commission for the ensuing fiscal year, said program to be presented to the Mayor and Council on or before September 1 . ARTICLE III Membership of the Commission shall consist of nine persons to be initially appointed by the Mayor and Council as follows: Three members 4 years Three members 3 years Three members 2 years In addition there shall.be the following ex officio members: City Councilman Parks Superintendent Recreation Director Retail Merchants Association representative ARTICLE IV A. On expiration of initial term of office, the Commission shall recommend to the Mayor and Council replacements from the following criteria: 1. Commission members may recommend to the Chairman names of possible Commission members at its Annual Meeting. The individual receiving the greatest number of votes of the Commission shall be recommended to the Mayor and Council for appointment. 2. Should the resignation of a Commission member come prior to the normal tenure of office, the Commission shall have the authority to fill that vacancy without the consent of the Mayor and Council. Commission members may recommend to the Chairman names of possible Commission members to fill the unexpired term of office. Upon vote of the Commission members, that individual receiving the majority of votes shall be considered to be elected for the balance of the term. The Commission will then inform the City Council of that particular appointment. 3. In the event the Mayor or the majority of Council members do not agree with the proposed appointments, such appointment may be denied. The Mayor may suggest a nominee or ask the Commission to resubmit a nominee. Should denial of a nominee occur, the Commission shall follow the procedure outlined in Paragraph Number one, and the Chairman shall accept recommendations from the Commission members and/or the Mayor at its regular meeting. The individual or indivi- duals receiving the greatest number of votes of the Commission shall be recommended to the Mayor and Council for appointment. B. Any Commission member missing three (3) consecutive regular meetings shall be replaced on this Commission unless officially excused by this Commission. ARTICLE V The area of participation shall be designated as Caldwell Impact Area. ARTICLE VI The purpose of the Commission shall be to promote the health, welfare, civic pride, and aesthetic quality of life for the residents of Caldwell Impact Area. ARTICLE VII The Commission shall meet at 12:00 Noon the third Monday of each month or at the direction of the Chairman. ARTICLE VIII A majority of Commission members constitutes a quorum. Commission action requires a simple majority of all Commission members. ARTICLE IX Commission members shall serve as chairmen of committees as required by goals established at the Annual Meeting. ARTICLE X Parliamentary procedure shall be adhered to in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order (Revised). AR`T'ICLE XI Changes in bylaws must be accomplished at the Annual Meeting and must be approved in accordance with Article VIII.