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Council introduces ordinance to create a Parks Advisory Committee
Summary
The council introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑6, as amended to emphasize geographic representation and diverse park users, to establish a statutory Parks Advisory Committee; the introduction was approved unanimously.
The Garrett Park Town Council on Aug. 11 introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑6 to add Section 114 to the Town Code and establish a statutory Parks Advisory Committee.
Mayor Keller opened the floor to discussion and Councilmember Phil Schulp raised concerns that the draft membership language was redundant. Town Manager Barb Matthews recommended streamlined language emphasizing geographic representation and that committee membership reflect the diverse users of the Town’s parks and open spaces. Councilmember Gerilee Bennett moved to introduce the ordinance as amended, Councilmember Chris Deutsch seconded the motion, and the introduction was approved unanimously.
The council agreed that the Arboretum Committee would be consulted on related park matters as staff moves the ordinance language forward. The introduction is a procedural step to permit subsequent formal adoption after any required public notice and revision.
