The Sustainability Committee shall promote the conservation
of the environment of the Village of Rye Brook by acting in an advisory
capacity to the Village Board of Trustees and by serving as liaison
between the Board and the Rye Brook community on conservation programs
and initiatives undertaken by the Village Board.
The Sustainability Committee shall:
A. Make
recommendations to the Village Board regarding the preservation and
replenishing of trees, woods and landscaping in the Village so as
to minimize undesirable environmental impacts and further beautify
the Village in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of present
and future Village residents; and
B. Make
recommendations to the Village Board regarding proposed shade tree
planting, landscaping and other beautification projects to be performed
by the Village throughout its various rights-of-way and Village-owned
properties; and
C. Educate
the public on environmental issues selected by the Village Board;
and
D. Make
recommendations to the Village Board regarding sustainability initiatives.
[Amended 3-8-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]
[Amended 3-8-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]
A. The Sustainability
Committee shall meet at such times as it deems appropriate to accomplish
its goals, objectives and duties.
B. All recommendations
of the Sustainability Committee shall be determined by majority vote
of the whole Committee. A summary of each meeting, together with copies
of all recommendations, shall be submitted to the Village Administrator/Clerk
within 30 days following the meeting.