The Village Council hereby creates a “Tree Advisory Board,” hereinafter referred to as the “Board.” (Ord. 2020-06. Passed 9-28-20.)
(a) Membership. The Board shall consist of seven members approved by Village Council. Members of the Board will serve without compensation. This section will be changed to at least three (3), but not more than five (5) persons, residents of the Village, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
(Ord. 2024-03. Passed 2-5-24.)
(b) Term of Office. Board members shall be appointed for three-year staggered terms. If a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed by Village Council.
(c) Officers. The Board shall annually select one of the members to serve as chair, may appoint a second member to serve as vice-chair, and may appoint a third member to serve as secretary.
(d) Meetings. The Board shall meet a minimum of four (4) times each year. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Board chair may schedule additional meetings as needed.
(e) Duties. The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Village Administrator and shall:
(1) Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities;
(2) Review and update a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on Village property;
(3) Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees;
(4) Review village department concerns relating to tree care;
(5) Submit an annual report of its activities to the Village Council;
(6) Assist with the annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation;
(7) Develop of a list of recommended trees for planting on Village property, and a list of prohibited species; and
(8) Other duties that may be assigned by Village Council.
(Ord. 2020-06. Passed 9-28-20.)