Tree Board

Clarksville Tree Board 9, September 2020 @ 2:30 PM Virtual Zoom Meeting https://apsu.zoom.us/j/91256261577 Agenda IN AN EFFORT TO FACILITATE THE RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19), THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA __ZOOM_. AN AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PROCEEDINGS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN 48 HOURS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE, BY LAW, ALLOWED TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE TREE BOARD, BUT ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED TO DO SO AT THIS TIME. 2:30: Call to order—Wes Powell Motion: “In order to comply with the technical aspects of the Governor’s Executive Order regarding holding open meetings in a forum other than in the open and in public, the Clarksville Tree Board determines that meeting electronically is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens due to the COVID-19 outbreak.” Adoption of minutes from previous meeting. Continuing business: 1. City Forester Update – Kathrine a. Tree species for Arbor Day 2021 b. TAEP Grant c. Internship d. 2020 Accomplishments Old business: 1. City Arbor Day Celebration/Arboretum grand opening 2. Citizen Forester Program a. self-guided online course discussion 3. Recommended tree list for Clarksville discussion 4. Recognition of service for Tracey Jackson 5. New board member nominations New business: Other business: 1. Potential change of date for October meeting  Public Comments: Next meeting: 14, October 2020 at 2:30 pm- Zoom meeting c. 3:30: Adjourn  Tree Board Minutes August 12th 2020 @ 2:30 pm Zoom Meeting Attendance: Wes Powell, Dottie Mann, Ron Erb, Eddie Combs and Kathrine Killebrew 1. Wes Powell had to log off due to recent flooding of an APSU area. Kathrine continued leading the meeting. 2. Dottie made a motion to approve the minutes from July. Ron seconded and the motion passed. 3. City Forester update. The Mayor has requested that we fill 15 of the empty tree wells on Riverside and N2nd with new trees as the old ones have either died or need replacing. Kathrine submitted last fall a plan of action to the Mayor and Parks & Recreation and recommended Ginkgos for that area due to the carbon monoxide levels that have killed the willow oaks that currently reside there. She is awaiting a response to go ahead and order those trees to plant this fall from Deputy Director Michelle Austin and the Mayor. 4. City Arbor Day/ Arboretum grand opening. Due to the Covid virus there has been recent problems in contacting Hazelwood school in reference to sponsoring Arbor Day. Also, in order to uphold the Executive Order passed by the State and the Mayor in reference to social distancing the tree board feels that it would be better to plant another Arboretum tree in the Liberty Park Arboretum and hold a grand opening for the Arboretum at the same time. Dottie seconded the motion and the motion was passed. A date will be made at the next Tree board meeting. 5. Citizen Forester program. Kathrine explained the new eLearn Urban Forestry website that pre-exits for everyone to possibly utilize to educate our Citizen Foresters due to the Covid restrictions. Everyone on the board agreed to look at the site and we would discuss it next meeting. 6. Recognition of service for Tracey Jackson our Board Member. The Mayor would like to recognize the time of service for Mr. Jackson. We will discuss at the next board meeting how and when this would take place. 7. New Board member nominations. Dottie has a couple of people in mind for replacement for Tracey Jackson. She will ask them and get back with us at the next meeting. Also suggested would be to contact Karla Kean at UT Extension as she is over the Master Gardeners to possibly find someone that would like to join the Tree board from there. Katy will send an email to Karla to ask. 8. APSU Forestry update. (Wes I tried to read your mind on this). Kathrine advised that she was contacted by TN Urban Forestry Council to view the 130 trees for Austin Peay to be a certified Arboretum. She advised that out of the 130 trees that 127 of them were ready to be certified and she would send in the paperwork to the state for certification. Next meeting: 9th, September at 2:30pm - Zoom Meeting  Paid Urban Forestry Internship Do you love to hike, work hard outside, and enjoy a challenge? Are you interested in a career in natural resource management? Description:​ Position Summary: Assist with a wide variety of urban forestry projects, including street tree inventory, canopy measurement, mapping, and creating publications, education events, and working with volunteers. The City of Clarksville’s Urban Forestry Division manages numerous street trees along with 700 acres of parks and is also responsible for monitoring wetlands at Liberty Park. Responsibilities may include: 1. Provide field and office assistance with urban forestry projects, including street tree inventory, canopy coverage measurements, neighborhood forest management plans, Heritage Tree program, and mapping projects. 2. Create maps and write guides for tree walks, orchard, and street tree plantings. 3. Work with volunteers to accurately collect data for street tree inventories and canopy coverage study, which may include tree identification, tree measurement, maintenance needs assessment, and aerial photo interpretation. 4. Assist with stewardship events, volunteer work parties, and Arbor Week activities. 5. Work alongside volunteers, and other staff to complete stewardship projects such as invasive plant removal and habitat restoration using small tools. 6. Perform trail clearing and wetland maintenance using traditional tools. 7. Must have good Interpersonal communication, computer internet and research skills. GIS/GPS mapping and ArcMap 10.3.1 is a plus but not required for inventorying trees. 8. Basic knowledge of TN native trees and identification recommended but not required. Qualifications: 1. Study towards bachelor's degree or experience in forestry, environmental sciences, biology, or related field preferred. 2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 3. Attention to detail. 4. Ability to work independently. 5. Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel. Working knowledge of ArcGIS preferred but not required. Contact Kathrine Killebrew City Forester for Parks & Recreation 931-645-7476 or Kathrine.killebrew@cityofclarksville.com​ for more information.