The City Beautification Committee is responsible for a variety of beautification projects, both downtown and across Troy. The Beautification Committee was started as a garden club in 1969, and officially established as a City Committee under Chapter 1103 of the Troy City Code in 1974. Some of those projects include:
- Flower plantings around downtown Troy
- Management of the planters and the hanging baskets on utility poles around the Public Square
- Christmas decorations around the square and levee (with support from the Troy Foundation)
- Sponsorship of an Arbor Day program
- Memorial trees and plaques
- Tree management around the Public Square
- Conducting tree identification and tagging in City parks
- Presenting “Green Thumb” and “Merit” awards
- Encouraging organizations and citizens to beautify properties in Troy
Governing Law: Chapter 1103 of the Troy Codified Ordinances.
Membership and Terms: The Beautification Committee is comprised of thirteen members. A majority of the members are residents of the City, but members may also be residents of either Concord or Staunton Townships in Miami County, Ohio. Members serve for two-year terms.
Appointment: Members are appointed by Mayor, approved by Council.
Meeting Schedule: The Beautification Committee meets on the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. in the City Hall Basement Conference Room.
Members
Name |
| Term Began: | Term Expires: |
President: Gareth Johnston |
| June 1, 1984 | July 1, 2022 |
Barbara Redick |
| July 1, 2019 | July 1, 2021 |
Treasurer: Rosaleen Rayman |
| July 12, 1993 | July 1, 2022 |
Amy Cullis |
| July 15, 2013 | July 1, 2021 |
Deborah Kappers |
| Mar. 15, 2004 | July 1, 2022 |
Pam Dalton |
| Oct. 4, 2010 | July 1, 2022 |
Wanda Tremblay |
| Nov. 13, 2004 | July 1, 2021 |
Barrie VanKirk |
| Oct. 4, 2010 | July 1, 2021 |
Phyllis Dawkins |
| May 1, 2016 | July 1, 2021 |
Cynthia Wingert |
| Oct. 8, 2019 | July 1, 2021 |
Karol McCarthy |
| Mar. 8, 1994 | July 1, 2022 |
Mary Davis |
| May 1, 2016 | July 1, 2021 |
Secretary: Bill Miller |
| May 14, 2007 | July 1, 2022 |