October 20, 2006
KITTANNING -- When it comes to recreational activities, Armstrong County officials are not just sitting around doing nothing.
They have a plan.
At a public meeting Thursday, the commissioners approved the formation of a steering committee for the completion of the county's Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, Open Space and Greenway Plan.
The plan, in its early stage, is part of the county's overall Comprehensive Plan.
"We didn't just talk about a plan and let it go," Commissioner Patty Kirkpatrick said. "We're making that plan come to life."
The committee is comprised of representatives from local municipalities, recreation interests and conservation groups.
Commissioner Jim Scahill questioned the diversity of the group.
"It should be a reflection of the entire community," Scahill said. "There are some groups not represented. There are no senior citizens. They might have something to say about recreation."
Scahill gave his approval once he was assured that the committee was still open and that additional members could be added.
Public hearings will also be part of the process.
Commissioner Rich Fink talked about a proposed plan partnering with Jefferson County for an ATV trail using former railroad beds.
Fink has promoted the trail in the past.
"I got a lot of positive comments that outweigh a few negative ones," Fink said. "It will take a lot of public comment. It's a public process. The public will influence whether we have it or not."
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KITTANNING -- When it comes to recreational activities, Armstrong County officials are not just sitting around doing nothing.
They have a plan.
At a public meeting Thursday, the commissioners approved the formation of a steering committee for the completion of the county's Comprehensive Recreation, Parks, Open Space and Greenway Plan.
The plan, in its early stage, is part of the county's overall Comprehensive Plan.
"We didn't just talk about a plan and let it go," Commissioner Patty Kirkpatrick said. "We're making that plan come to life."
The committee is comprised of representatives from local municipalities, recreation interests and conservation groups.
Commissioner Jim Scahill questioned the diversity of the group.
"It should be a reflection of the entire community," Scahill said. "There are some groups not represented. There are no senior citizens. They might have something to say about recreation."
Scahill gave his approval once he was assured that the committee was still open and that additional members could be added.
Public hearings will also be part of the process.
Commissioner Rich Fink talked about a proposed plan partnering with Jefferson County for an ATV trail using former railroad beds.
Fink has promoted the trail in the past.
"I got a lot of positive comments that outweigh a few negative ones," Fink said. "It will take a lot of public comment. It's a public process. The public will influence whether we have it or not."
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