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Tree Advisory Board
Starkville Tree Advisory Board 2018 Public Meeting Schedule
Purpose and Goals
Purpose
The City of Starkville Tree Advisory Board is formed to act as an advisory body to the Board of Aldermen for the purpose of :
- Assisting city employees on landscape and horticulture practices and developing recommended plant list
- Coordinating with other City of Starkville committees and community groups to facilitate the aspects of the City relating to trees and horticulture activities
- Coordinating with appropriate entities to obtain grants and procure sources of funds for projects that would increase the treescape and overall beautification of the City
- Coordinating events and opportunities with the Mississippi Urban Forest Council (MUFC)
- Recommending action to promote the overall tree health and urban forestry for the City of Starkville
- Providing guidance as needed to City staff during the development and site plan review process for proposed projects within the City
Goals
- To assist City staff in the location of areas of need and emphasis for additional landscape and treescape opportunities
- To improve the quality of life by enhancing public areas and curb appeal of all of the City's public areas, residential neighborhoods and business corridors through the development and coordination of horticulture and tree plantings
- To participate in the long range planning for the development of areas of green space throughout the City
Name | Term Expires |
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Name | Term Expires |
Vacant | |
Peter Summerlin | 10-4-2020 |
Billy Kelly | 12-6-2020 |
Stephen Grado | 5-1-2018 |
Robert Brzuszek | 5-1-2018 |
Scott Willard | 12-6-2020 |
Richard Harkess | 5-1-2018 |
Jason Gordon - Chair | 5-1-2018 |
Will Sanders | 5-1-2019 |
City of Starkville Staff Contact- Daniel Havelin City Planner Emily Corban Assistant City Planner |
Information
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View All Agendas and Minutes
Staff Report
- May 19, 2014 Special Call
- May 30, 2014
- October 1, 2014
- February 4, 2015
- May 6, 2015
- July 1, 2015
- October 14, 2015 Special Call
- October 28, 2015 Special Call
Tree Advisory Board Minutes
- Minutes July 16, 2014
- Minutes July 2, 2014
- Minutes June 4, 2014
- Minutes February 4, 2015
- Minutes May 6, 2015
- Minutes July 1, 2015
Reference to BOA Minutes for Tree Advisory Board Cases
- LW 14-01 Bent Brook Subdivision- May 13. 2014 Minutes for BOA page 14
- LW 14-02 Cottages at Starkville Station- May 27. 2014 Min