Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2020 01 08

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December 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes Continued Resolution of Appreciation for Fiona Garvin by the City of Louisville Open Space Advisory Board December 2019 Whereas, Fiona Garvin has served on the City of Louisville Open Space Advisory Board for her full term of three years. Whereas, she began her term in 2017 and served not only as a valued member but also as an energetic and hard working member of several tiger teams and this past year as OSAB Secretary characterized by her relevant experience, broad knowledge, incredible organizational skills, attention to detail, patience, and dedication to protect, conserve and preserve our open space lands and natural environment. Whereas, Fiona's ability to get the job done, edit copy, capture the gist, raise new ideas, drive tenaciously on important issues, and produce very high quality work is just what this board needed. She stepped up in her very first meeting - raising her hand to organize spreadsheets, organizing information, adding new content, asking great questions and always ready to research answers. She learns by diving in and getting her hands, mind and heart involved right from the start. We all benefit from Fiona's learning, teaching and sharing. Whereas, she has also served as Open Space community volunteer and volunteer with other non-profit groups she is very generous with her time, energy, wisdom and talents. She is genuine with her praise, always ready to acknowledge and celebrate team accomplishments while deserving of many kudos for all of her contributions as well. Whereas, she persists in the face of obstacles, striving always to do what is best, spends wisely and learn from others. An extraordinary example of how she works on many levels is her researching, co-authoring and advocacy in support of OSAB's study on dog facility siting guidelines. This work is exemplary of her thoroughness, readiness to put in extra time and effort and her commitment to finding solutions that work! Now therefore, at the conclusion of her time with us, her fellow members of the Open Space Advisory Board, the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space and the Open Space Superintendent take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude for her sound reasoning, organizational expertise, editing prowess, quiet and fun humor, smart ideas, fair and kind approach, teamwork and her deep and abiding dedication to the environment and her community.