COMMITTEE
Chair:
Edson (Tip) Brolin
Members:
M. Ross Baldwin
Scott Carlin
Bob DeLuca
Nancy Graboski
Sheryl Heather
Tony Panza
Dorothy Reilly
Ann Reisman
Paul Rogers
Janice Scherer
Anna Throne Holst
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advising the Town Board on economic and environmentally sustainable
practices by formulating guidelines for implementing green methods at
Town facilities;
- Prioritizing goals, suggesting programs, and recommending policy,
legislation and code amendments that encourage and contribute to
sustainability with a concentrated focus on the reduction of the Town’s
ecological impact/footprint;
- Assisting the Town Board and appointed liaison to develop and
institute Town-wide environmental and conservation priorities that
includes the potential for use of renewable energy resources and green
building practices;
- Considering ways to develop green industry and attract green collar jobs for the Town;
- Assisting in the development of programs to advise and educate
Southampton Town residents on economically affordable alternatives to
reduce energy consumption and costs and further sustainability
initiatives;
- Interfacing with other Town appointed boards and committees to foster environmental awareness;
- Engaging in opportunities to partner with other public and non-profit entities where appropriate to further common goals; and
- Developing annual reports to measure progress and time frames for meeting future goals.
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