Tree Board
Purpose
The board shall advise the common council in its efforts to create an urban forest of high quality mature trees and to protect and preserve trees in the city.
Membership
The board shall consist of five voting citizen members, one of who shall be a certified landscape architect, arborist or professional in a related field.
The Mequon Tree Board, established in 1993, is a volunteer board, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council. The mission of the Tree Board is to advise the Common Council regarding the creation of an urban forest of high quality mature trees, and to assure tree protection and preservation in the City.
Duties
- Review street tree plans for residential subdivisions.
- Planning and staffing an annual Arbor Day celebration and continuing to be a member of Tree City USA.
- Promoting public awareness and education of the value of urban trees.
- Giving insight into applying for Urban Forestry Grants. Past grants include:
-
Street Tree Inventory
-
Management Plan
-
Tree Planting Projects
-
Tree Maintenance Training
-
Mequon's Invasive Species Brochure
Staff Liaison Mike Gies
(262) 512-1297
Email
Members of the Tree Board Include:
Chair: Carol Bangs
Term Expires: 5/1/2026
Vice-Chair: Cheryl Brickman
Term Expires: 5/1/2025
Ann Dredge
Term Expires: 5/1/2026
Vacant
Term Expires: 5/1/2025
Robert Strzelczyk
Term Expires: 5/1/2027
Nancy Szatkowski, Alternate
Term Expires: 5/1/2025
