The Village Council hereby creates a “Tree Advisory Board,” hereinafter referred to as the “Board.”

§ 522.04 TREE ADVISORY BOARD.

• Membership. The Board shall consist of seven members approved by Village Council. Members of the Board will serve without compensation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meetings. The Board shall meet a minimum of four times each year. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Board chair may schedule additional meetings as needed.
• Duties. The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Village Administrator and shall:
  • Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities;
  • Review and update a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on village property;
  • Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees;
  • Review village department concerns relating to tree care;
  • Submit an annual report of its activities to the Village Council;
  • Assist with the annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation;
  • Develop of a list of recommended trees for planting on village property, and a list of prohibited species; and
  • Other duties that may be assigned by Village Council.