In order to promote community stewardship of our common area natural spaces, the primary purpose of the Common Area Stewardship Committee shall be to advise the Board on issues affecting the greenbelt and engage owners in board-approved projects and practices that promote the preservation and enjoyment of our natural spaces.  In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Committee shall, among other things:
 
1.  Develop common area projects aimed at maintenance and conservation of the natural resources of Hartstene Pointe, and are consistent with board-approved goals and the recommendations from the Natural Resource Stewardship Plan. Focus primarily on common area projects for replanting and erosion prevention, preservation of the greenbelt, storm water management/aquifer replenishment, and habitat enhancement. 
 
2. Work with Fire Safety Committee on fire safety and prevention projects, and with HPMA manager on projects relating to common area storm water management and related matters.  Projects may be proposed to the committee by owner/s, manager, board members, and/or other committee member/s.
 
3.  For specific projects, work with the general manager to provide implementation plans, including objectives, cost, specific activities, time-lines, labor, and other resources needed (including volunteer and staff time), method for evaluation, etc.  Submit proposed plan to board for approval. Post project descriptions for community feedback
 
4.  Implement board-approved projects with assistance of owners and/or staff.
 
5.  Assist in the evaluation of project outcomes, as requested by the board.

 

6. Submit recommended updates the Natural Resource Stewardship Plan for Board Approval and owner comment, as needed to incorporate new information and priorities

 

 7.  Work with the general manager and board to develop a process to engage community members in ongoing interest in common area conservation projects.