There is hereby established the Chester Township Open Space
Advisory Committee.
The purposes of the Committee shall be as follows:
A. To identify properties or areas within Chester Township which would
be suitable for establishment and use as permanent open space.
B. To prepare and maintain an Open Space Plan for Chester Township,
which plan shall set forth goals for the acquisition of land for permanent
open space within the township and the recommended uses for the land
thereby acquired.
C. To assist the Mayor and Township Council in preparation of presentations
for funding applications in connection with the acquisition of permanent
open space.
D. To make recommendations to the Mayor and Township Council regarding
the use of funds obtained through the township's dedicated Open
Space Property Tax and from other sources.
E. To make recommendations to the Planning Board concerning the Master
Plan regarding areas of the township which should be considered for
preservation as permanent open space.
F. To make recommendations to the Planning Board and to the Zoning Board
of Adjustment concerning the effects of proposed applications on the
Open Space Plan.
The Chester Township Open Space Advisory Committee shall be
comprised of 11 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the
Council. The members of the Committee shall consist of the following:
A. One member shall be appointed from the membership of the Township
Environmental Commission.
B. One member shall be appointed from the membership of the Township
Parks Advisory Committee.
C. One member shall be appointed from the membership of the Township
Planning Board.
D. One member shall be appointed from the membership of the Township
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
E. Seven members shall be appointed from members of the community at-large
who are residents of Chester Township.
The Mayor shall appoint a Chairperson from the membership of
the Committee who shall preside over all meetings and be charged with
reporting the recommendations of the Committee, in writing or in person,
to the Mayor, the Township Council, the Planning Board or the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. The Committee shall designate a Vice Chairperson
who shall preside in the absence of the Chairperson.