 Open
Space Committee
The membership of this Committee consists of nine (9) members.
Meetings are held at 3:00 p.m. on the second Friday of the month
in the City Council Chambers.
The Charges
to and Duties of this Committee are to:
- advise and assist the City Council and Staff in
implementing the policies and goals of the Open Space
and Conservation Elements of the General Plan, specifically
with respect to acquisition and maintenance of voluntary
conservation easements and open space;
- make recommendations at subdivision, site development,
Planning Commission and City Council meetings regarding
the acquisition and maintenance of voluntary conservation
easements and open space;
- advise and assist the work for the preservation,
restoration and enhancement of the open space within
the Town for the use and enjoyment of all residents;
- study and recommend ordinances and resolutions relating
to acquisition, construction, maintenance and use
of open space within the Town, including the identification
of properties for which preservation is recommended;
- communicate Town policies and procedures regarding
open space and open space preservation if advised
to do so by the City Council;
- provide support to conservation education programs
and to provide informational forums and programs to
the public regarding open space if advised to do so
by the City Council; and
- develop relationships with neighboring towns and
regional entities to identify mutually beneficial
open space opportunities.
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