Forest Hills Planning Board 1-21-03
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Planning Board Minutes
Present:
Village beautification: PB discussed the need for lighting, signage, and landscaping for
Another topic recommended for attention by the Council is parking and cleanliness around rental properties within the community. The PB recommended that a letter be drafted and sent to the property owners expressing requests and indicating sanctions for failure to comply.
The septic system is another topic to be addressed by the PB. Undertaking such a study will require time, money, and expertise. A preliminary study has been completed for consideration.
Connecting the North and South sides was discussed, specifically the relative benefit of increased accessibility in light of the high cost of increased traffic, litter, noise, safety risk, etc. This needs to be discussed further before action is taken so as to prevent correcting one potential problem by creating several others.
The purpose of the PB with respect to serving the Council was discussed. The PB members confirmed their willingness to serve the community, yet remain uncertain as to what the desired function should be. The major function of the PB should be to increase representation within the community. Ideas to increase such representation were discussed.
The PB requests from the Council clarification as to the terms of office for each PB member. The PB suggests a quarterly, well-publicized meeting of the community residents to seek community input regarding issues being addressed by the Council.
Submitted by,
David A. Shapiro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist
Western Carolina University
Department of Human Services
Killian 204
Cullowhee, NC 28723 USA
shapiro@email.wcu.edu
828-227-3291 (work phone)
828-227-7388 (work fax)