Shade Tree Commission – City of Butler

Butler City Building: 140 West North Street Butler, PA, 16001-5298

Phone: (724) 285-4124 Fax: (724) 285-6880 Emergency: Call 9-1-1

City of Butler Boards and Authorities – Shade Tree Commission

Details:

Mayoral appointment in accordance with provision of Chapter 220 of the City Code (Shade Trees). The Shade Tree Commission consists of seven appointed board members.

Overview:

The Shade Tree Commission consists of seven appointed board members made by Mayoral appointment in accordance with the provision of Chapter 220 of the City Code. There is also a council liaison, and a volunteer arborist as available. The Shade Tree Commission is committed to the beautification of the City through the installation and maintenance of appropriate shade trees in public areas. The Commission also seeks to educate the public on the value and proper care of trees, support the government and residents of Butler in their efforts to be good stewards of their tree resources, and protect the loss of this resource. The Shade Tree Commission also seeks to provide informed recommendations to City Council concerning tree planting, maintenance and removal of trees deemed “public” trees within the City’s right of ways and public areas.

City Neighborhood Clean Up Program

This is a program that is designed to assist older and disabled residents with “General Yard Clean Up”. The City’s Program will pair these residents with volunteers willing to assist them. The program will run from June 1 through the end of September. This program will foster stronger community relationships and make our city more attractive.

Requesting Assistance

Requirements: age 60 and up, or have a disability, and be a resident of Butler City. You can sign up to receive assistance in the Clean Up Program by completing and submitting a Clean Up request form:

Things to know when signing up for Neighborhood Clean Up assistance:

Do you have family or friends to assist the volunteers?
You are not guaranteed assistance. Services depend on availability of volunteers and scheduling conflicts.
If you are matched with volunteers, we will notify you by email or phone.
Registration is on a rolling basis, so your request may come up on a later date.

Volunteering

You can sign up to be a volunteer in the Clean Up Program by submitting the Neighborhood Clean Up Volunteer Form.

Please submit forms to the City of Butler – attention Shade Tree Commission. The mailing address is: 140 W. North Street Butler, PA 16001

Members:

Donna Smith – President
Jack Hutchinson
Jim Smith
Barb Long
Arlene Roth
Jeff Double
Mary Jane Double

Meeting Information:

Meeting Place: Butler Area Public Library 218 N. McKean Street
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm

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