Committees & Commissions Committees & Commissions
Plan Commission
Plan Commission
The Town Planning Commission is a specialized committee that manages how land is used and developed. Their primary role is to study proposals and provide recommendations to the Town Board.
Core Duties
Long-Range Planning: The commission maintains the Comprehensive Plan. This document serves as a map for the town's future, designating specific areas for residential housing, commercial business, and agricultural preservation.
Site Plan Review: When a new building or neighborhood is proposed, the commission reviews the physical layout. They check for proper road access, drainage, and building placement to ensure the project fits the surrounding area.
Property Divisions: They review requests to split large pieces of land into smaller lots. The commission ensures these new lots meet the town's minimum size requirements and have proper access to public roads.
Fact-Finding: The commission acts as a research body. They gather data on traffic, environmental impact, and utility needs for new developments to determine if the town's infrastructure can support the project.
Operational Structure
The commission meets regularly to review applications and update the town's official maps. While they do not have the power to pass laws, their technical reviews are used by the Town Board to determine whether a project is allowed to proceed.
Park Committee
Park Committee
The Park Committee oversees the development, maintenance, and use of the town’s public outdoor spaces and recreational facilities. Their role is to ensure the park system meets the needs of residents while staying within the town’s budget.
Core Duties
Park Planning: The committee creates and updates the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). This plan identifies where new parks should be located and what features—such as playgrounds, trails, or ball fields—need to be added or upgraded over the next five years.
Maintenance Oversight: They monitor the physical condition of park equipment, shelters, and grounds. The committee identifies necessary repairs, such as fixing broken playground structures or repaving walking paths, and schedules regular upkeep like mowing and landscaping.
Budgeting and Grants: The committee prepares an annual budget for park operations. They also research and apply for state or federal grants, which can provide extra funding for major projects like new piers or nature preserves.
Usage Policies: They establish the rules for how parks are used. This includes setting rental fees for park shelters, determining park hours, and creating policies for organized sports leagues or community events.
Operational Structure
The committee evaluates proposals for park improvements and reviews the environmental impact of new recreational trails. Their recommendations are sent to the Town Board for final funding approval and official adoption into the town’s budget.
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