ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES–
resident 78.21% 140
property owner 59.22% 106
business owner 12.85% 23
business employee 2.79% 5
visitor 4.47% 8
Total Respondents: 179
ANSWER CHOICES:
LESS THAN 5– 5 - 10– 11 - 25– MORE THAN 25
ANSWER CHOICES:
proximity to work
quality of schools
quiet small-town atmosphere
family roots
affordability
access to outdoors / scenic beauty
walkable access to amenities (post office, library, restaurants, etc.)
Other (please specify)
ANSWER CHOICES:
WORK FROM HOME– 1 - 10 MILES– 11 - 30 MILES– 30+ MILES– DO NOT LIVE IN BOLIVAR– RETIRED OR NOT EMPLOYED
ANSWER CHOICES
N/A - do not commute
Drive (car, motorcycle, etc.)
MARC Train
PanTran bus
Carpool/Vanpool
Bicycle
Walk
ANSWER CHOICES:
IT'S WAY OFF!– NOT TOO GOOD– NEEDS SOME REVISION– NOT TOO BAD– VERY ACCURATE
ANSWER CHOICES
walkability to dining, shopping, other commercial services, outdoor recreation, etc.
peace and quiet
freedom to raise small farm animals
freedom to enjoy fireworks throughout the year prospects of a nearby resort hotel
awesome nighttime viewing of stars and constellations
capturing for posterity Bolivar's past (oral histories, memorabilia, photographs, stories, etc.)
ANSWER CHOICES
town administrative office hours (M-F 7AM-4PM) responsiveness to concerns
access to town records, other official documents and information
building permit process
ordinance and code enforcement
website and general communications
availability and rental process for town community center
ANSWER CHOICES
streets and roads
streetlights
sidewalks
parks/playground
internet service
law enforcement
water and sewer utilities
fire and EMT/ambulance service
snow removal
library
rainwater runoff and stormwater management
ANSWER CHOICES
Not interested
Knowing the issues beforehand
Meeting reminder (email and/or sign)
Different meeting time
Other
ANSWER CHOICES:
VERY CONNECTED– SOMEWHAT CONNECTED– NOT VERY CONNECTED– NOT AT ALL CONNECTED– DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE
ANSWER CHOICES:
no concerns
lack of parking
noise and disruption
trade-offs with long term rental availability
loss of properties available for residential ownership to build community
strangers in the neighborhood
Other (please specify)
ANSWER CHOICES:
NOT IMPORTANT. RESTRICTIONS BOLIVAR HAS IN PLACE ARE ADEQUATE.–
I WOULD NOT WANT A NEIGHBOR TO BUILD A HUGE BUILDING NEXT TO ME, BUT THE TOWN SHOULD NOT RESTRICT.–
VERY IMPORTANT. THE TOWN SHOULD LIMIT THE SIZE OF WHAT CAN BE BUILT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
ANSWER CHOICES:
NOT IMPORTANT. BOLIVAR
I WOULD NOT WANT A "TINY HOUSE" NEXT
VERY IMPORTANT. THE TOWN SHOULD CONTINUE
SHOULD NOT RESTRICT THIS.–
TO ME, BUT THE TOWN SHOULD NOT RESTRICT.–
TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM BUILDING SIZE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
ANSWER CHOICES FOR QUESTION 30
Washington Street sidewalk improvements / replacement
upgrade to children's park equipment
repair entrance to Bolivar Nature Park entrance off Primrose
street upgrades and repairs (re-surfacing, storm water management, Old Furnace Road gulley, etc.)
return of farmers market
beautification projects along Washington Street
new sidewalk along Washington St. beyond Elm St. towards 340
using town-owned "paper streets" and lots, build trail network, dog park, community garden, athletic field, community pool, etc. necessary upgrades to water utility
other (please add to General Comments at end of survey)
ANSWER CHOICES:
UNRESTRICTED–LIMITED BASED UPON SIZE OF PROPERTY–
PROHIBITED EXCEPT FOR CHILDREN'S PLAY TENTS (PER CURRENT ORDINANCE)