Franklin Township Open Space Advisory Committee

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

7:30 PM

Regular Agenda

 

  1. Call to order in accordance with the Sunshine Law provision.
  2. Introductions/roll call.
  3. Approval of the March 17, 2009 minutes.

4.   Financial Report.

5.  1st opening of the meeting to the public.

  1. Review of consultant’s work log
  2. Review of Eagle Scout project status report
  3. Reports from other Township groups
    1. Rt. 27 sidewalk task force
    2. Canal Access taskforce
    3. Southern Park task force
    4. Other?
  4. Old business.
    1. Update on Historic Grant applications
    2. Update on the reforestation project on the Bunker Hill Natural Area
    3. Update on the Historic Houses on Canal Road
    4. Installation of brown-colored street signs to identify open space tracts
    5. Paving the handicapped trail on Negri-Nepote
    6. Fencing along edge of driveway and around the parking lot in Griggstown
    7. Review of deer harvest statistics and discussion of 2009-10 hunting program
    8. Report on clean-up of Seely’s Run Greenway
    9. NJ Planning Officials Award for Franklin Township Open Space Program
    10. Other?
  5. New Business.
    1. Somerset County Partnership Grant application (Lake open space)
    2. Recommendation regarding filling an Open Space Consultant position for FY 2010?
    3. Adopt-a-trail program
    4. TAC’s proposed Trails-permitted-use ordinance
    5. Other?
  6. 2nd opening of the meeting to the public.
  7. Executive session to discuss negotiations regarding property purchases, if necessary.
  8. Adjournment.