RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE RED HOOK VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE
Resolution #22-2025 — 2025-06-09
WHEREAS
- Chapter 179 of the Village Code establishes the Village Green Committee under 179-4 Administration for the Community Forestry Program
- the Village Board of Trustees would like to clarify the structure and powers and duties of the Village Green Committee
RESOLVED
- The Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Green Committee with three appointed officers and additional members, all Village residents, with a Board liaison appointed by the mayor
- Officers and members will serve one (1) year terms, not subject to term limits
- All meetings shall be open to the public when a quorum is present; agendas and minutes shall be kept and filed with the Village Clerk; meetings shall be posted at least one week in advance
- A virtual option for attendance shall be made available with the meeting scheduled except for outdoor meetings
- The Committee is charged with developing and administering the Community Forestry Program in collaboration with the DPW Foreman
- The Village will set aside a budget of at least $2 per capita for implementation of the Community Forestry Program
- The Committee will advise the Board on recommended adjustments, organize annual Arbor Day observance, maintain tree inventory, adhere to Tree City USA guidelines, coordinate bench donations, and recommend additional projects