Tree Commission

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Intent and purpose. Trees in a community provide many unique services and values. Trees recycle air and water, absorb pollution, buffer noise, and provide shade, air cooling, and windbreak protection. They also help control flooding and erosion of topsoil. Trees enhance property values and the beauty of the community as well as provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife species. The Tree Commission was established to protect the character of Dobbs Ferry as a well-treed village, consistent with its being a "Tree City."

Establishment & Organization:
In accordance with the findings set forth above, there is hereby established in the Village of Dobbs Ferry a Tree Commission, to consist of at least three members appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.

One member shall be a Village officer or employee. The other members shall be from the public at large.

Tree Commission members shall serve three year terms. The Mayor shall select one of the members of the Tree Commission to serve as Chairperson, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. In the creation of the Tree Commission, the appointment of members to the Commission shall be for terms so fixed that one member's term shall expire at the end of the Village official year in which such members were initially appointed. The remaining members' terms shall be so fixed that one member's term shall expire at the end of each official year thereafter.

If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, the Mayor shall appoint a new member for the unexpired term.

 

Tree Commission Members

 
Dan RoemerVIllage Officer/Ex-Officio Member
Erna CapetanopoulosRegular Member
David DuarteRegular Member
Neil DePasqualeRegular Member
Trustee Michael PatinoTrustee Liaison

 

Board Members

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