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Park and Tree Board
Why
would we want trees in the city? Trees are beautiful and they improve the
quality of life for people in many ways. Trees help clean the air of harmful
pollutants, trees help stabilize the land, trees help cool the hot summer
air in urban areas, tree-lined streets discourage speeding traffic, trees
provide a home for wildlife, trees are pleasant to look at and give people a
sense of well-being. Well cared for trees in parks and along city streets
make it apparent that people care about their town.
Purpose of Park Board and Tree Board
The
purpose of the Park and Tree Board is to improve the quality of life and
community livability throughout Maize by providing healthy recreational
opportunities for people of all ages through the use of parks. The Board
works to promote planting trees appropriate for the Kansas landscape and
climate and to educate citizens on proper tree care. The Board also works
with the City Council and staff to develop, maintain, and implement a Park
System Master Plan appropriate for the City of Maize.
Tree Reimbursement Program
Maize Residents have an excellent opportunity to participate in our Tree Reimbursement Program. Residents are eligible to receive a refund of 20% of the purchase price of trees planted, up to $100 per household. View a list of preferred trees for South Central Kansas.
The City of Maize has won the Tree City USA awards:
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
Board Members
The Mayor appoints members with the approval of the governing body at the first regular meeting in May of each year. Members are appointed for three-year terms. The Board consists of five members who reside within the City limits and two "at large" members who reside within the authorized zone of influence of the City of Maize.
| Board Members | Position | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis W. Wyatt | Chair | May 2013 (3-year term) |
| Tammy Learned | Vice-Chair | May 2013 (3-year term) |
| Mike Burks | Secretery | May 2013 (3-year term) |
| Joe Lenz | Board Member | May 2015 (3-year term) |
| Becky Keiterbell | Board Member | May 2015 (3-year term) |
| Jeremy Pew | Board Member | May 2014 (3-year term) |
| Betty Pew | Board Member | May 2014 (3-year term) |