2010 Open Space Task Force

Meeting 6

April 2011

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Original Work PlanMonth Task Force Meeting Staff (between meetings)

Apr. Facilitated open meeting with residents; discuss work to date; gather input

Adjust work to date based on resident input

May Reviewed updated work. Discuss open space plan implementation (finance, regulation, process)

Draft detailed plans based on OSTF guidance.

Jun. Approve/modify draft plans; present to TC, PB

Revise plans as required

Jul. Conduct outreach to community

Support outreach

Aug. CIP process begins

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Revised Work PlanMonth Task Force Meeting Staff (between meetings)

Apr. Review SWOT analysis, results of mapping, results of survey; brainstorm responses

Draft tentative action plans based SWOT and survey; gather financial data

May Reviewed updated work. Discuss open space plan implementation (finance, regulation, process)

Draft detailed plans based on OSTF guidance

Public Meeting

Facilitated open meeting with residents; present work to date; receive public input

Adjust work to date based on resident input

Jun. Approve/modify draft plans; present to TC, PB

Revise plans as required

Jul. Conduct outreach to community

Support outreach

Aug. CIP process begins

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Agenda

• Results of public opinion survey

• Review resource maps (“generalists & specialists”

• Review SWOT summary

• Brainstorm responses to SWOT elements

10 to 10; proximity to other land; threat

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Insert John’s slides summarizing the survey here

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Insert maps here (for home audience viewing)

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Responding to the SWOT Analysis

• We know our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats…SO WHAT?

• How can we:– Exploit our strengths?– Mitigate/adapt to our weaknesses?– Seize our opportunities?– Reduce our threats?

• Try to identify actions that do all or most of the above, at the least cost, with the most results!

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Brainstorming

• Rules:– No idea is too crazy– Absolutely no criticism or discussion– Talk as fast as we can write!

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Begin Back-Up Slides

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Background: Benefits Protected to Date

Category Acres in Town Acres Protected

Agricultural soils 6,639 1,393 Unfragmented forests 15,762 7,023Water resources 14,446 6,424 Scenic views 5,372 2,695 Schools/Athletic fields 395 395 Historic sites 673 46

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NH is Warming

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Buffer Required to Remove Sediment

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Species Needing > 250’ Buffer

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• Delphi scores are applied to features town-wide then aggregated at the parcel level.

• Ultimate result is a prioritized list of parcels by score.