The members of the parks and recreation committee shall also serve as the Tree City USA advisory board and shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Write and implement an annual village forestry plan regarding desired planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization, pruning, bracing and other actions with respect to village trees.
(b) Develop and periodically update arboricultural specifications and standards of practice regarding the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization, pruning, and bracing of trees and shrubs on public property. Arboricultural specifications and standards of practice shall be based on the accepted standards for tree care operations in the arboricultural field.
(c) Review all development plans submitted by the village to ensure compliance with village ordinances, master plans, and standards with respect to trees.
(d) Design, implement and provide maintenance specifications for all landscaping on village property.
(Ord. No. 2012-0601, 6-15-2012)