Open Space Committee

Name	Term Expires
Sue Sweeney Burow, Chair	02/14
Roy Crawford	02/15
Vacant	02/15
Bengt I. Henriksen	02/14
Thomas Johnson	02/15
Carroll Ann Hodges	02/14
Nancy Reyering	02/15
Vacant	02/15
Achim K. Moesta	02/14
Robert Trent Jones	02/14

Meetings:
The Open Space Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road.

Appointments:
Ten members appointed by the Town Council for staggered two-year terms. A quorum is five members.

Duties:
The Open Space Committee advises and assists the 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 conservation easements and open space preservation. Committee responsibilities include dissemination of information to the Community that enhances awareness of the benefits of open space conservation and publicizes options for protecting open space that provide benefits to property owners. Committee acts as liaison between property owners and Town staff regarding easement options and provisions, in accordance with its Mission and Objectives. Committee collaborates with Town governing bodies and other advisory committees on goals and projects of mutual interest, and with neighboring towns and regional entities in efforts to preserve scenic vistas, tracts of open space and wildlife habitat.

The Committee is currently sponsoring the Backyard Habitat program to promote natural spaces that allow our native flora and fauna to thrive.

Council Representative :
Ron Romines