Meeting Information
The Green Isle Tree Committee (GITC) meets in person on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are open to the public, and all residents are encouraged to attend and participate. For more information, contact City Hall via email, phone, or in person.
About the Tree Committee
The Green Isle Tree Committee serves as an advisory body to the City Council, providing recommendations on tree management, preservation, and urban forestry initiatives. The committee plays a vital role in ensuring the health, longevity, and beauty of the city’s tree canopy by advising on policies related to tree planting, maintenance, and removal. It also works to raise public awareness about the environmental and aesthetic benefits of trees and promotes best practices for tree care within the community.
The Tree Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending updates to city ordinances related to trees, advising on the selection and placement of trees in public spaces, and assisting in the development of programs that encourage tree preservation and sustainability. Additionally, the committee may organize or support community events such as Arbor Day celebrations and tree-planting initiatives to foster greater civic engagement and environmental stewardship.
The committee consists of members appointed by the City Council, each serving a one-year term. Members are expected to actively participate in meetings and contribute to the ongoing efforts of the committee. Those interested in serving on the committee or learning more about its work are encouraged to attend meetings or contact City Hall for additional details.
Arbor day occurs on the last Friday of April

Tree Committee – Front row: Sam LaRose, Harrison DeBoer, Cal LaRose Back row: Tim Spletzer, Terry Hughes, and Craig Worm
Missing from the photo are Committee Members Mayor Shane Sheets and Katelyn Pederson.
Board Packets/Agendas
- Tree Committee Minutes 03 04 2025
- Tree Committee Minutes 02 04 2025
- Tree Committee Minutes 12 03 2024
- Tree Committee Minutes 10 29 2024
- Tree Committee Minutes 10 01 2024
- Tree Committee Minutes 09 18 2024