Chapter 2.16
TREE ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.16.010 Establishment of board.
2.16.020 Membership and compensation.
2.16.050 Duties of the advisory board.
2.16.010 Establishment of board.
There is established for the city of Connell a citizen’s advisory board known as the Connell tree advisory board. (Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 2016).
2.16.020 Membership and compensation.
The Connell tree advisory board shall consist of five members who live or work in the Connell area and whom the mayor, with the approval of the Connell city council, shall appoint. The members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 2016).
2.16.030 Terms of office.
The term of the persons to be appointed by the mayor shall be three years. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member, his or her successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term. The first board shall serve as follows: one member shall serve for one year; two members shall serve for two years each; and two members shall serve for three years each. The mayor, for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or irreconcilable conflict, may remove members. (Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 2016).
2.16.040 Meetings.
(a) The board shall meet at least three times per year. The board shall determine its regular meeting dates and times. The mayor may call a special meeting of tree board at any time with such notice he determines appropriate.
(b) For purpose of conducting the board’s business, a quorum of the board shall consist of three or more members. Any action taken by a majority of those present when those present constitute a quorum at a regular or special meeting shall be deemed and taken as the action and decision of the board.
(c) The board shall elect a chairman to preside over the meetings of the board, and a vice chairman to preside over such meetings in the absence of the chairman.
(d) The board shall keep written minutes of all meetings held and all business conducted. All records of the board shall be open to public inspection, except those that may be exempt from public disclosure under state or federal law. (Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 2016).
2.16.050 Duties of the advisory board.
The Connell tree board shall make recommendations and assist the Connell city council on matters described below. No project can be undertaken by the Connell tree board without the prior authorization of the Connell city council. The responsibility and authority over tree care is delegated to the public works director.
(a) Promote the responsible planting of trees on public and private property.
(b) Promote public education about trees.
(c) Promote proper tree maintenance.
(d) Make recommendations regarding trees planted within the city of Connell.
(e) Develop programs and projects relating to trees to recommend to the Connell city council for adoption.
(f) Assist the city in developing innovative and joint funding for tree projects.
(g) Report to the Connell city council on the activities and recommendations of the Connell tree board and assist in implementation of such matters upon approval by the Connell city council.
(h) Develop a tree standard manual for proper tree planting, maintenance, and care of trees and wooded plants for adoption by the Connell city council.
(i) Assist the city in compliance with Tree City, USA program. (Ord. 974 § 1, 2016: Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 2016).
2.16.060 Tree City, USA.
The city of Connell agrees to maintain the status of Tree City, USA by meeting the four standard requirements set forth below:
(a) Establish a tree board or department.
(b) Establish a tree care ordinance.
(c) Provide a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least two dollars per capita.
(d) Support Arbor Day by observance and a proclamation. (Ord. 963 § 1 (part), 2016).