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
Vacant12-31-2024
Vacant12-31-2024
Vacant12-31-2024
Vacant12-31-2025
Phil Hale12-31-2025
Pamela Knox, Treasurer12-31-2025
Lauren Ward12-31-2025
Gary Crider12-31-2026
Nunally Benzing12-31-2026
Jessican McClellan, President12-31-2026
Joseph Perloff12-31-2026
Julie Duncan12-31-2026
Sally (Yvette) Lane-Walcott12-31-2027
Shawn Doonan12-31-2027
Helen Kuykendall12-31-2027
Mateo FennellCommunity Forester
Melissa Link, 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
ACCGov Community Forestry Coordinator - Landscape Management Division
762-400-7519
mateo.fennell@accgov.com