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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEstablishment January 4, 2005 13 Southold Town Board-Organizational Meeting #0-42 Moved by Councilman Ross, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby establishes the following charge for the Southold Town Tree Committee: WHEREAS The Town Board of the Town of Southold recognizes the role many trees in Southold Town play in enhancing streetscapes, enhancement of the natural environment, promotion of historic and cultural preservation and general quality of life and; WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold is committed to properly protecting and managing this natural resource, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby re-establishes the Southold Town Tree Committee and charges the committee with overseeing and promoting the Town of Southold Memorial Tree Dedication Program, Coordinating and promoting Town of Southold Arbor Day efforts, and coordinating with and advising all agencies involved in pruning trees for road maintenance purposes and to advise Town agencies on proper care, preservation, pruning, planting, removal and replanting of trees in parks and along public streets, advise and provide counsel on legislative initiatives upon request, and be it further RESOLVED that the Southold Town Tree Committee shall consist of 5 Southold Town residents who have experience in tree maintenance/care, educational program development and/or have a working knowledge of trees that are found locally and be it further RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Highways and Director of Public Works shall serve as ex- officio members and coordinators for the Southold Town Tree Committee and be it further RESOLVED that a representative of Fishers Island shall serve as a liaison to the Tree Committee on all matters pertaining to Fishers Island, and be it further RESOLVED that members of the Southold Town Tree Committee shall serve a one year term, to expire annually on December 31a` Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Edwards, Councilman Ross, Councilman Romanelli, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. # L h� a Article 4 - TOWN TREE COMMITTEE There is hereby created and established for the Town a Tree Committee which shall act as an advisory committee to the Town Board with respect to the implementation of the provisions of this chapter of Southold law. Members shall be appointed by the Town Board to serve on the Committee for a term of 3 years. Members shall serve without compensation. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members.