HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-11 Tree Advisory Board MinutesBOARD MEMBERS PRESENT-
JUNE
12:00 PM
CITY HALL MADISON ROOM
Mary Keck, Chairperson
Bill Hoch
Jennifer Weiss
Chris Mehl, Commission Liaison
Absent:
Shelly Engler
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Ryon Stover, City Forester
GUESTS PRESENT.
None
0 Chairperson Keck called the meeting to order at 12:10.m.
Itern #2 — Review meeting agenda:
a Current Board Vacancy added to the agenda
Item 43 — Ar)Drove Mav 18, 2011 meetinfz minutes — Action Item:
* Nn public comment was presented
6 1 change was requested: Item #6 —Arbor Day was celebrated on May m m not June
Motion: Boardnoember Weiss motioned to approve the May 18 2D11 minutes with the requested change,
Boardmember Hoch seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
item #4 — Open Public Comment:
w Nopub|ic comment was given
Item #5 — New Business
A)
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Boardmember Walters did not reapply. The city has received an application from LeeoaRacom
and the commission will consider her appointment at the upcoming July 11 meeting.
B)
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Af a brief meet boardmembers and the city forester will tour Lindley Park to discuss the
development of tree walk. Notes to be distributed before the July meeting,
Item 46 — Old Business:
A\ Arbor Day:
0 The Chief Joseph planting event went well, No further discussion.
8\ Cost Share Program and Voucher Program:
All 100 cost share trees have been planted, The board discussed adding an additional 25 trees
for the cost share program for 2012 to help replace trees lost over the past 2 years.
The voucher program funds have been used up for this year and next year. The increased
interest in the voucher program was spurred by a Chronicle article and the Oct 2009 die-off
event, The board discussed petitioning the city commission for additional funding for the
voucher program to prevent a fallow year next year. Otherwise no funds would be available for
that program in 2012. A draft letter will be reviewed at the July tree board meeting for
submission to the commission before the final budget is approved in August. A 2 year expiration
date will be added to future vouchers issued to help with budgeting.
C) City Tree Master Plan status:
The plan is currently being reviewed at the Director of Public Services Office, From there it goes
to the City Manager before being sent to the City Commission for consideration and approval,
|rprn #7 — P/|:
only the bulleted items were discussed
a) Bogert Park streamside restoration project:
b) Gallatin Valley water issue�
c) Other board info rmationlactivities:
a, Park & Recreation Board, Boardmember Engler liaisom
b. Beautification Board�
c Subdivision Review Committee:
d. Cemetery Board, Chairperson Keck liaison:
d) 2020 Plan & Transportation Nan:
e) Strengthen relationship with MSU:
f) Tree board hiLt �r.
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City forester Stover reported finding cotton ash psylid on curling leaves on one of the few
remaining Black Ash in town. He brought pictures of the tiny pest.
Item #9 — Schedu I e next m I d be July 20, 2011:
n The next meeting date is set for July 20, 2011 from noon to 1pm to be held in the Madison Room
upstairs at City Hall, 121 N, Rouse Ave,
Motion: Boardmember Weiss motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:34 pm.
Boardmember Hoch seconded the motion, The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Chairperson Keck adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m.
Mary Keck, Chai0person
PREPARED BY
Mary Keck, Chairperkon
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