Tree Commission

Avon Lake Receives Tree City USA 31st Year Award with 2nd Year Growth Award

Avon Lake was one of six cities in Northeastern Ohio to be awarded a Growth Award by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Mayor Mark Spaetzel, Public Works Director Jon Liskovec, Public Works Administrative Assistant Celena Crytzer, and Councilwoman and Tree Commission Representative Jennifer Fenderbosch accepted the two awards: Tree City USA 31st year and 2nd Year Growth Award for the City at the Ohio Division of Forestry event hosted by the City of Rocky River.

Avon Lake’s Tree Commission was established in 1994 to advise Council, the Urban Forester (fka Municipal Arborist), the Planning Commission, and the Mayor on matters concerning the establishment, care, and disposition of trees and shrubs on all City-managed properties, including tree lawns. The Commission encourages all property owners to help protect and grow healthy trees and shrubs to support an urban forest that will provide long-lasting benefits to all of Avon Lake’s residents and visitors.

Follow the other links for information regarding the Arbor Day Foundation and Avon Lake’s efforts to continue its status as a Tree City USA (2022 marks 29 years and counting).

The FAQ page has more about Avon Lake’s rules, regulations, and programs concerning trees. Follow the Resource links below for information regarding urban forests, tree selection and care, and the Arbor Day Foundation.

If you are interested in being a volunteer and a part of the Tree Commission, please forward a Letter of Interest and a brief resume to VRosmarin@avonlake.org.

Tree Commission Members

Resident Representatives:

Terry L. Robison, Chair (term ending 12/31/2025)
Amanda Ortiz Byrnes, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative (term ending 12/31/2027)
Kim Currie (term ending 12/31/2026)
Katie Downie (term ending 12/31/2027)
Sue Newcomb (term ending 12/31/2025)

Administration Representative:

Urban Forester, VACANCY

Council Representative:

Jennifer Fenderbosch, Council President

Meeting Time & Location

Tree Commission meetings are typically held at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Old Firehouse Community Center, 100 Avon Belden Road, at the corner of SR 83 and Lake Road, across from Veterans' Memorial Park. Minutes of previous meetings and agendas for upcoming meetings may be found HERE.