Board of Trustees Goals - Updated May 2008

Mission Statement

The Mayor and the Board of Trustees will work to enhance Erie’s quality of life by helping foster and facilitate a unique, culturally rich, and financially sound community.

  

Goals

The Board of Trustees serves as the legislative and governing body of the Town of Erie.  It is responsible for establishing Town policies and goals.  The goals give direction to Town staff for conducting the business of the Town.

 

Board of Trustees Goals and Objectives

1.        Manage the direction and rate of growth to achieve quality, predictability and sustainability.
  • Coordinate growth with the economic development plan
  • UDC/Comp Plan modifications
  • Strong sustainable economy through sales tax generating commercial development

 

2.        Continue to establish municipal land use boundaries of Erie to achieve community, stability and economic security.

  • Intergovernmental Agreements
  • Land Purchases
  • Annexations

 

3.        Continue to enhance recreational and cultural amenities for all Erie citizens.

  • Special Events (Concerts in the Park, Bark in the Park, Trunk or Treat, etc)
  • Community Center Ballfields
  • Trail connections to legacy trails and other communities
  • Update Parks and Trails Master Plan
  • Joint Use Agreements
  • Sponsorship of community events

 

4.        Fund and provide essential infrastructure that corresponds with the planned rate of growth.

  • Transportation network including bus/mass transit/bike lanes
  • Non-potable water system
  • North water reclamation facility
  • Infrastructure to SH 52 and I-25

 

5.        Manage Erie's financial operation in an open, responsible and ethical manner.

  • Formatted Budget
  • Financial Reports
  • Financial Policies
  • Audits
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Impact and Tap Fees reasonably reflect costs

 

6.        Develop and promote proactive fluid communication between government and the citizens of Erie.

  • Website
  • Weekly E-news Updates, Media Releases, Board of Trustee Action Items, and Erie Edition
  • Annual Report
  • Webcasting

 

7.        Support educational opportunities for all of Erie's citizens.

  • Liaisons
  • Explore post secondary school operations

 

8.        Maintain a safe community in which to live, work, and play.

  • Emergency response times
  • Traffic safety
  • Neighborhood Watch
  • Public Information and community partnerships
  • Traffic mitigation and control as warranted

 

9.        Manage resources to maximize utilization of people, energy, and capital.

  • Cross train staff and department functions
  • Paperless meeting packets
  • Paper and other recycling at Town facilities
  • Construct/update public facilities with energy conservation when practical
  • Utilize energy efficient fleet vehicles when practical
  • Improve recycling facilities and collection in Erie