(A) There is established a Tree Board (the “Tree Board”), which shall be comprised of not less than three but no greater than five members appointed by a majority vote of the Village Board of Trustees. All Tree Board members shall be persons that receive electrical utility service from the village while serving as a Tree Board member, and no member may be a member of the Board of Trustees at the time serving on the Tree Board.
(B) Except for initial members, whose initial terms may be staggered, members of the Tree Board shall serve terms of three years, beginning and ending according to the fiscal year of the village. Members shall be elected on a staggered basis so that approximately one-third of the Members are elected annually. If a vacancy occurs, a new member of the Tree Board may be appointed to serve the length of the unexpired term.
(C) The Tree Board shall:
(2) Hold meetings not less than once per year;
(3) Classify tree species, and advise the Village Board of Trustees as to the recommended size, classification, spacing, and planting of trees within the areas over which the Tree Board may advise;
(4) Advise on the planting and maintenance of all trees, shrubs, and plants in public rights-of-way under § 93.056 of the Village Code of Ordinances;
(5) Make regular, periodic inspections of all trees, plants, and shrubs in public rights-of-way under § 93.056, and of all public parks or recreational facilities to maintain a working knowledge of such trees, plants, shrubs;
(6) Maintain an advisory management plan for all trees, plants, and shrubs planted, maintained, and inspected under divisions (C)(5) and (C)(6) above.
(D) No member of the Tree Board may receive compensation for his or her service on the Tree Board.
(Ord. D-337, passed 8-7-2018; Am. Ord. D-354, passed 5-11-2021)