Who We Are
The Tree Preservation Board is an advisory board that is comprised of five board members and two alternates whom serve three year terms.
Adam Lucey, Chairman
Leigh McElroy, Vice-Chair
Anastasia Doshna, Voting Member
Paul Oliveri, Voting Member
Beth Mahoney, Voting Member
Jalena Salonina, Alternate
Joanna Auter, Alternate
When We Meet
The Tree Preservation Boards meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers as needed.
What We Do
The Tree Preservation Board's duties and responsibilities include:
- Plan and host Indian Harbour Beach's annual Arbor Day Ceremony
- Promote best practices in tree selection, planting, care and trimming.
- Promote the identification, preservation, and protection of champion trees.
- Develop tree related programs, incentives, partnerships, and rewards promoting positive Tree City USA citizenship.
- Consult with City Staff, upon request, regarding the selection, care and maintenance of trees on City property.
- Develop and present annually a written community tree management program and supporting work plan with which, upon acceptance by the City Council, shall constitute the official Comprehensive Tree Plan for the City of Indian Harbour Beach.
- Make recommendations to the City Council upon any matter coming within the scope of its work, as deemed necessary.
For more information about the Tree Preservation Board, please contact Orrie Covert, Assistant to the City Manager, at 321.773.3181 or ocovert@indianharbourbeach.gov.
