The program helps many communities develop an organized approach to city tree management, it helps the community locate professionals to educate city managers about urban tree care, and it helps communities avoid problems associated with poorly managed and aging trees. According to an ODNR release, Tree City USA communities must meet a list of criteria, including establishing a tree board or department to carry out a tree care program; enacting and enforcing a community tree ordinance to provide direction; funding the community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; and celebrating Arbor Day with a community ceremony-including planting a few trees-and a mayoral proclamation. Foster said he won’t ask council to approve a water contract during the meeting, but the Millersport Board of Public Affairs should have an agreement ready for the Buckeye Lake Council to review by the Feb. Foster said the village has paid an outstanding loan to the Ohio Water Development Authority for a water study from 1993, it paid an outstanding loan to National City Bank for water related issues, and it paid much of what it owes to ME Companies, which is designing a public water system for the village. Technically, Hayden, who also ran, was not re-elected to council in November, but she continues to serve on council because she was appointed to former council member John Cortez’ position, whose term still has two years. read more

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