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.