7-4-2: SHADE TREE AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD:
A. Created; Organization: There is hereby created a shade tree and beautification board consisting of five (5) members, one (1) being a council member, and a minimum of four (4) members being residents of the city, appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city Council. They shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years each, commencing on January 1 and terminating December 31 of the appropriate years. Appointments to fill unscheduled vacancies shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. Members of the board shall serve without compensation. The board shall elect such officers, as it may deem necessary, from among its own members, for terms of one (1) year, with eligibility for reelection. It shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its business, subject to approval by the city council.
B. Powers And Duties: The duties of the shade tree and beautification board shall include the following:
1. Recommend changes in city ordinances, policies and practices, including the subdivision ordinance, the zoning ordinance and other city ordinances, that will encourage and enhance beautification of the city area;
2. Adopt and periodically review rules, regulations and specifications of the city forester which designate the type, size, number and kind of street trees and park trees to be planted in the city. The policies shall describe the scope and type of landscaping that may be required under certain conditions and develop a review process to aid in implementation of the policies.
3. Assist the city manager in pertinent public relations matters, including, but not limited to, recommendations for programs such as Arbor Day, cleanup, or home and business beautification contests; recognize those residents and/or businesses which have made a significant contribution to the beautification of the neighborhood or surrounding area.
4. Promote community support of city parks and tree planting.
5. Encourage the protection of trees in the city area which are rare, endangered or of historical significance by seeking such designation under the Heritage Trees Act, Utah Code Annotated section 63-11-57 et seq., as amended, or the historical preservation ordinance, title 10, chapter 13, article E of this code.
6. Meet biannually, and as needed, to perform its duties. Hold biannual public meetings at which trees, landscaping and related subjects may be discussed by members of the shade tree and beautification board, officers and personnel of the city, and all others interested in the city tree programs; and keep official minutes of all such meetings.
7. Have the authority to receive gifts or bequests from any person or any source, on behalf of and with the consent of the city council, for building and maintaining a civic arboretum, or for other programs sponsored by the shade tree and beautification board. Such gifts or bequests shall be received by the city treasurer and shall be earmarked for the purposes set out above.
8. Assist the city forester in his various duties, as outlined in section 7-4-3 of this chapter; review, endorse, or modify rules, regulations and specifications developed by the city forester, together with rules for the regulation of shade trees and other matters related to the administration of this chapter.
9. Make recommendations to the city manager regarding budget needs.
10. Perform such other duties or responsibilities, consistent with the terms of this chapter, as may be assigned by the city council or city manager. (Ord. 2017-06-011, 6-15-2017)