Tree Advisory Board

Buena Vista Tree Advisory Board February 3, 2022 In attendance were: Tom Liverman, Roy Gertson , Kathy Hoerlein, Dan Murray. Cyndi Swisher Town Trustee, & Shawn Williams Public Works Director. Dave Ludders & Je- remy Bisher from Bristlecone Tree Services also attended. Having a quorum of 4 mem- bers, a regular meeting continued at 0912 am. Agenda approved by Chairman Tom Minutes ; from January 6 , 2021 meeting , a motion to approve by Kathy and 2nd by Dan Motion carried. Volunteer time ; 2 hrs. Admin 2022 Total to date = 7 hrs. Annual work plan for 2022 reviewed Reports; Public Works ; Shawn discussed several items; 1. Hydro mulching the S. Railroad tree lawn spring of 2022 using a native grass mix, along with wildflowers 2. South Main Phase 2 needs tree species identified. Tree Board will assist in the selec- tion. Plan indicates 29 trees. 3. Boulders Subdivision ( North Railroad & Arkansas St) is being reviewed as a new de- velopment. Tree species & sites to be determined after sketch plan. 4. Discussed sidewalk conflicts through out town including especially E. Main and with- in Sunset @ subdivision. Public Works is conducting a survey and has $30 K in budget. Kathy St was also noted with several sidewalk upheavals, caused by tree lawn plantings. 5. Several areas including E. Main need pruning along sidewalks for pedestrian clear- ance. Shawn wants to perform pruning in March. Will setup workshop for March 3rd , after a brief Tree Board meeting. 6. Shawn wants to increase public awareness for their street trees. Suggested a Town Representative to visit sites and homeowners. Colorado State Forest ; Mercedes Siegal-Gaither introduced herself as our new CSFS representative Agenda Items : 1. Book order 2021 completed and distributed to the Schools and Town Libraries. Thanks to Sarah and Kathy. 2. Adopt tree applications counted as 32 dating back to 2019. Survey set for February 24 , @ 0900 @ PW. Plan to scope applications to determine trees sites and species. Will order trees in March from Little Valley Wholesale Nursery. Plan is to perform plant- ings on Arbor day May 18th & 19th. 3. Public newsletter was prepared and included in last months water bills. Goal was to educate town citizens on tree care including watering. See attached. Thanks to Sarah for preparing the letter. Other Business; 1. Survey adopt tree applications February 24 0900 @ PW 2. Tree pruning workshop along E. Main after brief Board meeting March 3 at 0900. Final comments; none Next Meeting; March 3, 2020 Adjourned at 1010 with motion by Roy & 2nd by Tom Respectfully submitted, Roy Gertson Secretary