ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAILS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE TO ADVISE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ON FOSTERING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTY-WIDE TRAIL SYSTEM
Offered by: Planning &
Economic Development Committee
Pursuant to County Law §
235
RESOLVED:
1. There
is hereby established a Trails and Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee to
consist of eleven members to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the
Allegany County Board of Legislators until a successor is appointed.
2. That such committee shall
serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning and Development Committee of the
County Board of Legislators in relation to the development, planning, and
administration of a county-wide trail system that includes motorized and
non-motorized trails while striving to ensure that the trails and natural areas
we share are sustainable and accessible for all to enjoy for generations to
come.
3. That it shall be the duty
of the advisory committee to meet and consult with and advise the Planning and
Development Committee, the County Administrator, the Director of Planning, and
such other officers and department heads as directed by the County
Administrator.
4. That the initial goals of
such Committee shall be to provide input on:
A. The development of a county-wide recreation
plan
B. Increasing recreational opportunities within
Allegany County
C. Creation of county-wide interconnecting
trails
D. Connection with neighboring counties’
trails systems to create a regional
system
5. Pursuant to law, such
Committee shall have no powers other than advisory.
6. That the members of such
Committee shall serve without compensation.
