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Greenways Commission
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board to receive an update on Greenways Commission activities.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Christina Moon - 919-918-7325, cmoon@townofcarrboro.org
INFORMATION: Charlie Hileman, Greenways Commission Chair, will provide an update.
The Town of Carrboro Greenways Commission is provided for in Chapter 3 of the Town Code, Section 3-24.5 (<http://www.townofcarrboro.org/DocumentCenter/View/99>). The commission charge and duty is described below:
The commission shall recommend to the Board policies, programs, and actions that may assist the town in safeguarding the water quality, environment and livability of the community by establishing greenways. For purposes of this section, the term “greenways” refers to unbroken chains of preserved open space surrounding stream and wildlife corridors, headwaters, water recharge areas, and significant ecosystems that also provide bicycle and pedestrian connections between neighborhoods and for the community. The commission may also encourage effective stewardship and management of such greenways and promote educational, recreational, and public health usage consistent with the protection of this resource.
There are six members appointed by the Board of Aldermen. The Greenways Commission has been meeting on the second Monday of the month.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:r N/A.