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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-260CITY OF PLYMOUTH RESOLUTION NO. 2003-260 AMENDING THE POLICY ON COMPOSITION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE RELATING TO STUDENT MEMBERS BE IT RESOLVED that the Policy Establishing the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee Mission/Organization Statement is amended as follows: Objective The Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee shall review, consider, initiate and recommend to the City Council such policies, plans or projects which will enhance and preserve the natural environment of the City. The Committee's scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to matters of water quality, wetland preservation, ground water protection, solid waste collection and disposal, recycling and reuse programs, ecological preservation, control of soil erosion and air, noise and light pollution. The Committee shall also review upon request environmental assessment worksheets and environmental impact statements referred to from time by the Planning Commission or City Council. Composition The Committee shall consist of nine members, with one member from each of the city's four wards, three members at -large, and two three members appointed "at large" from students living in Plymouth. Two alteratestlldent m..e.mbers may also be appointed. Members shall serve three year terms subject to a six year maximum as set forth in Council policy. Student members shall have flexible terms as appointed by the Council, depending on the grade level of the student appointed. The Chair shall be selected by the membership. The City Engineer or designee shall provide staff assistance to the Committee. Areas of Concentration: To accomplish their objective, the Committee will: 1. Become familiar with state statutes, federal regulations, agency rules, and city ordinances on the subject of issues. Receive information regarding role of Watershed Management Organizations, municipalities, Department of Natural Resources, and Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agencies on environmental issues. Review related data. 2. Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend appropriate revisions to the City Council. 3. Recommend actions to the Council for consideration in the city budget to preserve and enhance environmental quality throughout Plymouth. Adopted by the City Council on May 27, 2003.