Community Tree Council

MEMBERS: 15 

TERM: 3 years

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Section 8-7-10 of the Community Tree Management Ordinance

MEETING INFORMATION

  • Regular meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at the ACCGov Planning Department. 4:00 PM
  • Special meetings: determined at the time of call
  • Meeting minutes & agendas

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and coordinate information and recommendations for all tree resources as decision support for planning and development guidelines 
  • Generate financial resources allowing the Community Tree Council to carry out its education and outreach program initiatives generated at the local and national levels. 
  • Advance the Community Tree Council’s mission through education and events promoting and highlighting trees and their unique place in the landscape of the community.

Community Tree Council Mission (PDF)

MEMBERS
TERM EXPIRES
Holly Campbell12-31-2022
Phil Hale12-31-2022
Pamela Knox, Treasurer12-31-2022
Mary Songster12-31-2022
Lauren Ward12-31-2022
Ernie Cox12-31-2023
Tori Goff12-31-2023
Jessica McClellan, President12-31-2023
Joseph Perloff12-31-2023
Patrick Perry12-31-2023
Mary Attaway12-31-2024
Shawn Doonan12-31-2024
Sarah Grizzle12-31-2024
Sally (Yvette) Lane-Walcott12-31-2024
Mateo FennellCommunity Forester
Carol Myers, LiaisonCommission Liaison
Stacee Farrell (Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful)Ex-Officio Member
Laura Ney (UGA/Clarke County Extension)Ex-Officio Member
Lea Clarke (Georgia Forestry Commission)Ex-Officio Member
Sherry Lizotte (Georgia Power)Ex-Officio Member
Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission (Vacant)Ex-Officio Member
Jeanne ConnellLandscape Administrator
Andrew SaundersCentral Services Director
Wick PrichardACC Arborist
Mary Anne KennerMember Emeritus
Harry YatesMember Emeritus
Bill JohansenMember Emeritus
Bob BarkerMember Emeritus
Monika KapousouzMember Emeritus


METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor & Commission

CONTACT
Mateo Fennell
762-400-7519

Website: athenstreecouncil.com