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Tree Board
Regular Meetings
- 1st Wednesday of the month, bimonthly at 12:00pm.
- Cookeville Public Works Facility
1115 E Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501 - Tree Board Bylaws
Appointed Members
- Guy Zimmerman
Term expires: July 2026 - Austin Sanders
Term expires: July 2027 - Tony Stone
Term expires: July 2027 - Douglas Airhart
Term expires: July 2028 - Sid Bundy
Term expires: August 2028
Standing Members
- Jeff Thompson, TN Div of Forestry Representative
- Delayne Miller, TTU Representative
- Mary Beth Elrod, Director, Public Works
- Jon Ward, Director, Community Department
- Chad McDonald, Director, Leisure Services
- Carl Haney, Director, Energy Department
Overview
The City of Cookeville Tree Board was established August 4th, 1988 by the City Council, after a recommendation by the Leisure Services department to help deal with problems affecting the city’s trees. Board members are appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval and must reside within Cookeville city limits. The board consists of thirteen members, eight standing, and five appointed who may serve no more than two successive three year terms.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare a tree ordinance for the community.
- Develop and review as necessary, recommend policies to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
- Assist in coordinating tree-related activities.
- Coordinate publicity concerning trees and tree programs.
- Conduct an Arbor Day ceremony.
- Provide tree information to the community.
- Maintain a recommended tree list for the community.
- Recognize groups and individuals completing tree projects.
- Coordinate donations of trees or money to purchase trees.
- Hear citizen concerns regarding tree problems during scheduled meetings.
- Perform other tree related duties and opportunities that arise from time to time.