City of Clay Alabama

with Community at the Heart

 
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City of Clay Environmental Committee

Recent Work:
The committee has been meeting and working with AT&T representatives to improve the appearance of  metal V-RAD cabinets with landscaping. Some success has been achieved, but the committee is hoping to continue this project.
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In the fall of 2011, the committee worked with the Alabama Extension Service on plantings that provide food for honeybees. Clay residents participated at Chalkville Bryant Park. The committee is also working with the Extension Service in finding funding sources for more improvements around Five Mile Creek that flows through the park.

Brandy wine maple trees were planted along Deerfoot Parkway in the winter of 2010. The committee is hoping to get the funding for decorative lighting along the sidewalks in the area.

The committee also is hoping the city will have the funds in 2012 to put in a second "Welcome to Clay" sign along Chalkville Road.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Environmental Committee is to protect and enhance the city of Clay’s environment and natural resources; to promote a healthy, sustainable environment and to promote an understanding of the relationship of the built and natural environment. The committee is committed to compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
  
Responsibilities:
  • Investigate environmental and natural resource issues through research and with appropriate environmental, governmental and legal entities.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to the Clay City Council on issues, policies and ordinances related to the natural and built environment; including, but not limited to, air and water quality, land use and conservation, recycling and blight.
  • Promote implementation of policies that are consistent with the city of Clay Comprehensive Plan.
  • Work collaboratively with other city boards and committees, including but not limited to, the Park and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments and Abatement Board.
  • Promote public environmental stewardship through public awareness and education.

This committee meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Members of this committee are:
Chairwoman Pat Feemster
Councilwoman Jackie Hambrick
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