Open Space Task Force
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COMPOSITION: Twelve (12) members as follows: Member from Parks and Recreation Commission, Member from Planning and Zoning Commission, Member from Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission, Member from Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Committee, at least 3 members of the Public, Director of Public Works, Superintendent of Parks and Grounds, Director of Planning, Member of the South Windsor Land Trust and a Member of the South Windsor Chamber of Commerce. The Task Force may also include any other members that the Council may appoint.
ELECTED/APPOINTED: Appointed
ESTABLISHED BY: Ordinance #136
YEAR: 1996
TERMS: Not Applicable
CURRENT MEETING SCHEDULE: 1st Monday of the month
GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES: Report directly to the Town Council in an advisory capacity. Some duties have included:
- Undertaking the writing of the Ordinance #136 – Subdivision Open Space Use and Maintenance Ordinance along with the Implementation Program.
- Walking each subdivision and non-subdivision put before the Task Force by the Town Manager and Town Council. For this, the Task Force has established a ranking and rating system.
- Applying for State Grant Monies for purchase of Town-owned open space. For the grants that were approved and monies received, the Task Force followed up on any required regulations, and advised the Council of such.
- Education of Subdivision and Non-Subdivision Open Space. This has been done via publications, property tours for residents, and forest management of properties.
- Programs involving Girl Scouts in the mapping, and potential for future involvement with the Open Space Task Force.
BY-LAWS (YES/NO): Yes
REGULATIONS/MASTER PLAN/PROGRAMS: Open Space Master Plan
Members
Name | Title | Organization Representing |
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Pat Botteron
| Chairperson | Resident |
Vice Chairperson | Parks & Recreation | |
Secretary | Resident | |
Herbert Asplund
| Member | South Windsor Land Trust |
George Caye
| Member | PARC |
Barbara Kelly
| Member | IWACC |
Roy C.J. Normen
| Member | Resident |
Kevin Foley
| Member | PZC |
Joseph Kennedy, Jr.
| Member | SWALPAC |
William Flagg
| Member | Resident |
Assistant Planner | Planning Department | |
Carolyn Carey
| Council Liaison |