Tree & Landscape Advisory Committee
Introduction
The Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee was created by
Ordinance No. 98-90 on November 10, 1998. The purpose of the committee is to
advise and consult the Community Development department on issues pertaining to
the Landscaping Ordinance; organize and administer an
ongoing program of public education designed to increase public awareness of
trees, their needs, and proper care; assist in the dissemination of news and
information regarding the protection, maintenance, removal, and planting of
trees in the City of Bentonville; monitor the needs of the City of Bentonville
with regard to its tree planting and preservation program; and, pursue the
establishment of a comprehensive Bentonville Street Tree Plan.
Membership
Five (5) members shall be appointed by City Council.
The appointees shall consist of:
- Two (2) persons professionally trained in
fields such as forestry, botany, horticulture, and/or landscape
architecture.
- Three (3) members who are residents of the
City of Bentonville.
- The Community Development Director or
his/her designee shall be a non-voting ex-officio member.
All appointed members shall serve without pay.
Terms
The five (5) appointees shall serve a term of three (3) years,
with terms of office to be alternated so that a maximum of three appointments
expire in one (1) year. Members shall serve until their successors are duly
appointed and approved by City Council. Vacancies shall be filled for the
unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments are made.
Meeting Times - To be determined.
Current Members & Term Limits
| NAME: |
Term Expires |
| Juanita Fryer |
11/13/2010 |
| Tim Mason |
5/23/2009 |
| Chris Sooter |
10/23/2010 |
| Jon Stanley |
1/22/2011 |
| Vacant |
3 Years |
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