[Adopted as Sec. 2-27 of the 1982 Revised
General Ordinances]
A Shade Tree Advisory Committee is hereby created
and established in the Borough of Stone Harbor. Its purpose is to
study requirements and present recommendations to the governing body
for the regulation, planting, care and control of shade and ornamental
trees and shrubbery upon and in the streets and public properties
of the municipality.
A.
The Committee shall consist of five members, residents
and/or property owners of the Borough, appointed by the Mayor, subject
to the confirmation of the Borough Council. One member shall be a
member of Borough Council, and at least two shall be members of the
Stone Harbor Garden Club. All members shall serve without compensation.
B.
The first Committee shall be appointed within 60 days
after this article becomes effective, and the appointments thereto
shall become effective on January 1, 1992. The terms of the members
of first Committee shall be as follows: one for a one-year term, one
for a two-year term, one for a three-year term and one for a four-year
term. The fifth member, from Borough Council, shall be appointed annually
for a term of one year. Subsequent terms for the other four members
shall all be four years ending on January 1 or until their successors
have been appointed. Vacancies on the Committee, for any reason, shall
be filled for the unexpired term.
The Committee shall organize within 30 days
after the appointment of its total membership for the remainder of
the calendar year, and annually in January thereafter. Organization
shall include the election of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, the appointment
of a Secretary, who need not be a member, and the adoption of a meeting
schedule. The Committee shall establish its own rules and keep minutes
of its proceedings.
The Committee's duties shall include:
A.
Develop standards and make recommendations for the
regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery
now located, or which may hereafter be located, upon any public property
in the Borough.
B.
Identify and request the removal of any tree, shrub,
or part thereof, dangerous to public safety and/or which interferes
with safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
C.
Provide advice to residents with respect to recommended
indigenous trees and shrubs.
D.
Encourage arboriculture, xeriscaping and public participation
by initiating memorial or group-supported plantings.
E.
Prepare and submit to the governing body recommendations
for the passage, amendment and repeal of ordinances necessary or proper
for implementation of the purpose of this article.
F.
Develop plans to insure future tree population by
planting and replanting. Recommend a plan to the Borough for inclusion
in the Borough's six-year Master Plan.
G.
During the month of November, submit to the governing
body a planting/maintenance plan for the ensuing year along with estimated
costs.
[Amended 3-7-2006 by Ord. No. 1251]
The Committee shall coordinate its activities
with Borough Council's Public Works Committee.
