The City Council hereby creates a “Tree Advisory Board”, hereinafter referred to as the “Board”.
(a) Membership. The Board shall consist of five (5) members determined below, who are approved by City Council.
(1) One (1) member appointed by the Mayor.
(2) One (1) member appointed by City Council.
(3) One (1) professional arborist.
(4) Two (2) resident elects.
(b) Compensation. Members of the Board will serve without compensation.
(c) Term of Office. Board members shall be appointed for three-year terms. If a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed by City Council.
(d) 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.
(e) Meetings. The Board shall meet a minium of four (4) times each year. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Board chair may schedule additional meetings as needed.
(f) Duties. The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Director and shall:
(1) Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities;
(2) Review and update a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on City property;
(3) Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees;
(4) Review City department concerns relating to tree care;
(5) Submit an annual report of its activities to the City Council;
(6) Assist with annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation;
(7) Develop of a list of recommended trees for planting on City property, and a list of prohibited species; and
(8) Other duties that may be assigned by City Council.
(Ord. 09-2020. Passed 10-5-20.)