Full Notification

The Byram Township Mayor and Council have established a new Trails Advisory Committee which is an advisory board to the Council on the use, development, and maintenance of the township’s trail system as well as the implementation of the trails master plan.

The Council is looking for seven motivated individuals, not currently serving on an existing township committee, who are passionate about trails and are eager to volunteer. It is encouraged that committee members welcome the opportunity to actively participate in helping to keep the trails free of moveable debris as well as trash and safety hazards while performing their physical inspections.
 
The following are the responsibilities of the committee:

• Members are responsible for regular physical inspection of trails and are expected to be active hands-on participants assisting in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the committee.
• Responsible for recommending actions included in the adopted trails master plan for the township.
• Review and make recommendations for revisions to the trails master plan as deemed necessary.
• Assist with the design and development of trails.
• Make recommendations on the construction, maintenance, and upkeep of township trails.
• Oversee a volunteer program for trail construction and maintenance that is coordinated with approval of the Township Manager.
• Coordinate as necessary with other Township committees, specifically the Recreation Committee, Environmental Commission and the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland Preservation and Historic Preservation Committee.  The trail’s committee shall also work with other volunteer community groups that have interest in the township’s trails.
• Make policy recommendations to the Township Council on trail related matters.
• Make recommendations to educate the public and promote the Township trail system.
• Make recommendations to the Township Council on trail projects for the annual budget.
• Address other trail related issues and projects and make recommendations as assigned by the Township Council or Township Manager.