Beautification Commission

Created in 1989, the Beautification Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be electors of the Town, appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Town Council.  Not more than six (6) members shall belong to the same political party.  

Initial appointments to the Commission shall be made as follows:  three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) members shall be apppointed for a term of three (3) years.  Thereafter, each subsequent appointment shall be for a term of three (3) years.

The Director of Public Works, the Director of Parks and Recreation, and the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall serve as ex-officio members of the Commission.

The Beautificaiton Commission shall meet not less than four (4) times each year.  A quorum at any meeting shall consist of five (5) votoing members.  Affirmative votes by the majority of voting members present at any meeting shall be necessary to validate any and all actions taken by the Commission at such meeting.

The Commission’s mission is to promote and encourage improvements designed to enhance the physical appearance of the Town.  The Commission studies the conditions affecting the Town’s physical appearance and makes recommendations to the Mayor and the Town Council on ways to improve the physical appearance of the Town.

The Beautification Commission sponsors an annual downtown planting program, an Arbor Day celebration at a local school and serves as coordinating sponsor for the annual Holiday Fest, and Beautification Awards for Homes and Businesses.