Establishment of Parkersburg Bicycle Advisory Board
156.01 ESTABLISHMENT.
There is hereby established a Parkersburg Bicycle Advisory Board.
(Ord. 0-1364. Passed 1-26-10.)
156.02 MEMBERSHIP; VACANCIES.
(a) The Parkersburg Bicycle Advisory Board shall consist of no more than 11 members. The members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by Council for terms of three years each, except that the terms of the first Advisory Board shall be appointed to terms of one, two and three years. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment in the same manner for the unexpired term only. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation. The members of the Board should, to the extent possible, consist of representatives of:
(1) Bike and cycling organizations;
(2) Bicycle dealers;
(3) Organizations concerned with safety/Planning organizations;
(4) Representatives of business organizations;
(5) Interested private citizens concerned with cycling issues;
(6) Engineering Department;
(7) Parks & Recreation Department;
(8) Police department;
(9) Development Department.
(b) The Board shall serve under the direction of the Mayor and shall receive technical support from City staff.(Ord. 0-1364. Passed 1-26-10.)
156.03 MEETINGS; RULES OF PROCEDURE; RECORDS.
The Board, on an annual basis shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from its membership to preside over the meetings. The Board shall adopt rules for its own procedure and shall keep records of its proceedings. Minutes of all meetings are dept as public records. The Board shall meet at least once a month. The first meeting in January shall be considered the annual meeting. Quorum consists of members present. All meetings are to be held in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act. (Ord. 0-1364. Passed 1-26-10.)
156.04 POWERS AND AUTHORITY.
(a) The intent of the creation of the Parkersburg Bicycle Advisory Board is to advise the City Council, the Mayor and all Departments and Offices of the City on matters related bicycling and the impart City actions may have upon bicycling; and shall have the opportunity to contribute in an advisory capacity to all aspects of the City's planning process insofar as they may relate to bicycling. The Advisory Board shall make recommendations on all matters concerning planning, implementation and maintenance policies, programs and facilities for the safe and efficient integration of bicycle and pedestrian transportation systems in Parkersburg.
(b) Specifically, the Board shall:
(1) Initiate and/or assist in the development of a City Bikeways plan;
(2) Review proposals and plans for spot improvements and bikeways;
(3) Promote improved safety to reduce accidents and thefts of bicycles by evaluating and recommending changes in design standards for on-street and off-street bikeways, trails and paths accessible to bicyclists
(4) Recommend way finding signs for created and/or designated bike paths through the City;
(5) Develop possible demonstration projects to encourage commuting through provision of safe, accessible routes and secure bike parking facilities. (Ord. 0-1364. Passed 1-26-10.)
