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Elizabeth, Colorado

 

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tree board Members

  •     Susette’ Frausto, Chairperson

  •     Laurie Duke, Vice-Chairperson

  •     Donna Cordsen

  •     James Richardson

  •     Vacancy

  •     Vacancy

  •     Vacancy

     

    Anyone interested in filling a vacant board seat is asked to forward a letter of interest to the Town Hall, P.O. Box 159, Elizabeth, CO 80107.

    Applications will be accepted until seat is filled. The applicants will be interviewed by the Tree Board and at the Regular Meeting of the Town Board.

Meeting Times

  •     3rd Tuesday of the month

  •     3:00 PM

tree board purpose

    Town Code 2-7-10 It is the purpose of this Article to create a Board to oversee the responsibilities associated with advising the Board of Trustees on the general condition of trees on public property, improving the conditions of trees on public property, accomplishing general needs and special projects related to trees, and advising on the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants within the Town. The Board is also intended to encourage good and practical landscape plans for the Town, to unify the different areas of the Town, and interest and color to the Town, and make the Town a more beautiful Place.

tree board duties

    Town Code 2-7-30 The duties and responsibilities of the Tree Board shall be as follows:

(1) To advise the Board of Trustees regarding all trees, shrubs and other plants located on public property;

(2) To oversee the desirable trees for planting within the Town both on Town property and on private property include trees which are found to be best adapted to the climate conditions of the Town;

(3) To develop and maintain a list of desirable trees for planting in the Town along with a list of trees deemed undesirable. This list shall be revised as needed and made available, at the Town Hall, to any interested party;

(4) To assist the Board of Trustees in ensuring that existing Town trees are adequately maintained;

(5) To advise the Board of Trustees regarding the existence of any trees on public or private property that may constitute a public nuisance within the meaning of Chapter 7, Article I of this code;

(6) To advise both the Board of Trustees and private property owners regarding adequate tree care, including, but not limited to:

    a. Acting as a resource regarding planting, staking and care of trees;

    b. Discouraging tree topping and the severe cutting back of trees in a manner that is contrary to the public health, safety and welfare; and

    c. Encouraging the use of trees, shrubs and other plants in a manner that is in harmony with the surrounding area and the Town.

(7) To coordinate Arbor Day events; and

(8) To keep minutes of it proceedings.


Last modified: 06/10/08