Meets the second Monday, 4:00 p.m. - Administration Conference Room, City Hall

Commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council. 

The Commission shall:

  • Make amendments to the Tree Ordinance or revisions to the Arboricultural Specifications Manual;
  • Enforce policy concerning selection, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants within the City;
  • Establish educational and informational programs whereby the public may be notified of any matters pertaining to the Galesburg Tree Ordinance and to the Arboricultural Specifications Manual;
  • Hear all issues of disputes brought up by citizens involving matters of the interpretation of the Arboricultural Specifications Manual or enforcement of the Ordinance.

Champion of Trees Nomination Form - nomination for the largest tree of its species in Galesburg.

Contact Don Miles, Director of Parks and Recreation

Members:

  • Ann Pennington (Chairman)
  • Patrick Trant
  • Jane Easterly
  • Bill Sime
  • Daniel Thompson

Ex-officio Members:

Don Miles, Parks and Recreation Department Director
Brandon Phillips, City Arborist