Open Space Task Force

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COMPOSITION: 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 2 members of the Public, Representative of the Parks and Recreation Department, Representative of the Planning Department, and Member of the South Windsor Land Trust. The Task Force may also include any other members that the Council may appoint.

ELECTED/APPOINTED:  Appointed

ESTABLISHED BY:  Ordinance #78-33                                        

YEAR:  1996

TERMS:  Not Applicable

CURRENT MEETING SCHEDULE:  1^st 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