Shade Tree Board
Regular MeetingCleveland, TN · July 26, 2016
Minutes
TREE CITY USK
City of Cleveland Shade Tree Board
PROMOTE-PLANT-PRESERVE
Date: July 26, 2016 @ 12:00 p.m.
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Amy Banks
Sign-In Sheet
Phone: 715-2103 Email: walkocoee@gmail.com
_ _ _ Dale Hughes Phone: 599-1927 Email: drh@sonlightllc.com
J ___ Dennis Epperson Phone: 284-7296 Email: eppersonhomes@aol.com
_ _ _ George Poe, Jr. Phone: 593-2971 Email: poesrentalsllc@yahoo.com
~ J o Benjamin Phone: 339-3226 Email: bens2@bellsouth.net
~KenWebb Phone: 280-8658 Email: kwebb@clevelandutilities.com
Jv,, {iC!..Man Coleman Phone: 303-1024 Email: mcoleman@loganthompsonlaw.com
kMilan Blake Phone: 331-1554 Email: milan.blake@gmail.com
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Shade Tree Board
NOTICE
ATTENTION!!
THE JULY 26, 2016
SHADE TREE BOARD
MEETING WILL BE HELD
AT NOON, NEXT DOOR
(190 CHURCH ST NE) IN
THE MUNICIPAL
BUILDING COUNCIL
ROOM (UPSTAIRS)
,:
TREE CI1Y USK
Shade Tree Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 @ 12:00 pm
Municipal Annex Conference Room
Members Present (6): Amy Banks, George Poe Jr, Ken Webb, Dale Hughes, Milan Blake, Will
Jones
Members absent (3): Dennis Epperson, Matt Coleman, Jo Benjamin, John Thomason
Others In Attendance (2): Dan Hartman and Karen Stovall.
called Meeting to Order
Amy Banks called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone.
Waive Reading of Minutes
George Poe made a motion to approve the March 22, 2016 meeting minutes. Milan Blake
seconded the motion. All in favor. None Opposed. Motion carries.
Urban Forestry Report - Dan Hartman
19 trees were planted, 56 were trimmed, 14 were removed. A complete copy of his report can
be seen in his hand-out.
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There is a silver maple tree at 14 /Wiggins SE that will have to be removed. It is dying, has a
hollow spot in the bottom.
In regard to the Greenway extension, Dan's gotten everything out that needed to come out,
Public Works has pushed dirt in, you can see a dirt path there now and it appears ready for
gravel now.
OLD BUSINESS
Newspaper Article Assignments
Amy Banks stated that Will Jones' article about crepe myrtles was great. She said she will get
an article written for July and welcomed any suggestions if anyone has something they'd like to
see an article on.
Larry Armour/industrial site
Dan Hartman stated that he wanted to invite Mr. Armour to the July 26 meeting to bring in
plans and explain what is happening at the industrial site. Will Jones stated that he is meeting
with him later today and will invite him. Milan Blake said he's noticed a lot of stuff being
burned over there and inquired if anyone knows what that is. Ken Webb stated they harvested
timber and he believes they are burning the leftovers from that and cleaning up brush.
Cleveland Shade Tree Logo
Milan Blake spoke to Melissa Adams about getting high school students to design a logo, but it
was a very busy time at the schools. He can check with her again in the fall or we can go
another way. Will Jones said he works with a graphic artist that could work something up. Amy
Banks said that would be great and asked that he have them incorporate the "3 P's" (Plant,
Protect, Preserve).
Articles to frame
Amy Banks stated that we really want to promote and show things that are going on, maybe
hang some things in City Hall, the library, and such. Dan stated that he spoke to Andy at the
library and he has a temporary area that could be used around Arbor Day, but no space for
anything permanent. Amy stated that the Arbor Day photo that ran in the paper was in black
and white, fuzzy, and wasn't noticeable. George Poe said maybe we could talk to the
newspaper about re-running the photo.
NEW BUSINESS
Growth Award
Dan Hartman stated that we received the Growth Award for 2015. He submitted items so that
we could receive the award, which is given for those that go over and above normal day-to-day
activities. There is a maple leaf hanging outside the Mayor's office and there is a pin on that to
show that we received the award. Amy Banks said she would like to see the Arbor Day photo
re-ran in color in the newspaper along with an article promoting the Growth Award. Dan stated
he would work on that article.
Dog Park's new large trees
Amy Banks stated there are some large red maples that look distressed. Dan said they are
being watered every day.
Trees down Keith Street/condition
Dan Hartman stated that two of the sweetgum trees are completely brown, but the bark is still
green and if they can get enough water, they may be able to save them. There are five that
have partial dead spots and they will have to work long and hard to bring them back, but they
may end up having to be replaced in the fall. They have watered and watered them, but it's
just been too hot, too dry, and there is a lot of concrete surrounding them and it reflects a lot
more heat than the ones on N. Lee.
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Tree bench/2 runner up big tree
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Amy Banks stated that the 2 runner up in the Big Tree contest was a split-trunk tree, which is
now deceased, on Centenary. The Jones Foundation is getting ready to make it into a bench.
Crepe Myrtle beds/trash/Worth Street
Amy Banks stated she's had calls about this location, particularly the area around the phone
company, and there's an unbelievable amount of trash there. Maybe if we could dress it out,
maybe mulch? George Poe stated he's also had calls, believes people run into it with their cars
and have made a mud hole out of it. Dan Hartman stated he will talk to Tommy Myers at Public
Works about putting in a curb.
Master list of markers for trees that Jones Foundation planted
Dan Hartman said there isn't a master list, but Kevin Stewart knows where they all are because
he put them all out, he will have him make a list. Amy Banks stated yes, let's do that and keep
it somewhere because someday when the grass grows, those markers will be gone.
Reports from Members
Arnold School trees/flagpole
Dan Hartman stated there was concern about two trees that were encroaching on the flagpole,
preventing it from flying. He spoke with Hal Taylor (over maintenance at the school) and he
just wanted to trim them. They tried that and it didn't make sufficient room for the flag to fly,
so they believe they will need to cut those two trees that are sandwiching the flagpole.
Exit25work
Ken Webb asked about Exit 25 work and what will be done with that when it's finished, there
are crepe myrtles out there that are about to be overtaken by vines and junipers in the median.
Dan Hartman stated the junipers will come out, they are only there now to hide the guardrail.
The hillside will be dressed up nicely. Ken inquired about what will be between the turn lane to
turn right onto Georgetown Road and the new wall and stated the wall looks great. Dale
Hughes stated that we're putting up signage much like Chattanooga that will say "Cleveland"
across the top of the wall and it will look very nice, that the area could be a showpiece, but
TOOT doesn't mow it enough. Ken stated it would be a nice location for some smaller trees in
front of that wall.
Crepe Myrtles
Dale Hughes asked if the crepe myrtles at Mayfield are doing alright. Dan Hartman stated they
are, that crepe myrtles are very resilient. They need to be trimmed, but he doesn't want to
trim on them too much until it cools down.
Amy Banks asked about the crepe myrtles on N. Ocoee Street. Dan stated that the crew is
coming through and those will be trimmed by the July meeting.
Temporary meeting relocation
George asked if tree board could meet in the council room next door for the hotter months,
since it's cooler in that room. Ken stated if the council room is booked, they have a training
room at Cleveland Utilities we can use.
Mouse Creek area
Ken Webb stated we have added several cherry trees around the detention tank on Mouse
Creek Road and it has improved the look of that area.
No further business, meeting was adjourned at 12:45pm.
Parks, Recreation & Forestry June Activity Report
• Received calls - 27-Trees
18-Weeds
5-Parks
2 - Plan Review
• Storm calls - 1
• On- site tree inspections - 34
• Trimmed 49 trees plus,
Greenway- Mohawk Dr. to Paul Huff Parkway,
Elrod -14th Street SE to Wildwood Lake Road,
AirJi>ort Road NW - North Lee Highway to Ramsey St.
17 Street - Keith to Harle,
James Asbury NW - Adkisson Dr. to Paul Huff parkway
• Removed 4 trees
• Planted O trees
• Memorial Trees inquiry - 3
• Mowed and trimmed street right of ways, city parks, and city owned
properties
• Sprayed herbicide on downtown sidewalks, guardrails, flowerbeds and
traffic islands for weed control
• Produced 36 cubic yards wood chips
• Picked up 53 bags of litter
• Prepared softball fields for regular league play, 33 youth team practices,
and 3 weekend softball tournaments - 1 adult and 2 youth
• Codes Enforcement Violation Lots Mowed - 4
• Eagle Scout Projects - 2
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2016
Tennessee Environmental Hall of Fame
Induction and Awards Dinner
Presented By: Tennessee Environmental Health Association
September 29, 2016
The Coffey Barn
Cleveland, TN
July 15, 2016
Dear Mr. Hartman,
On behalf of the Tennessee Environmental Health Association, I am pleased to inform you that we will
be hosting the 2016 Tennessee Environmental Hall of Fame induction and Awards Dinner which is to
be held September 29th 2016 in The Coffey Barn, at 2688 Benton Pike, in Cleveland Tennessee.
During this Ceremony we will be inducting two new members into the hall of fame; both have
dedicated their entire careers to the environmental health profession
Tennessee Environmental Hall of Fame Inductees for 2016
Rick Johnson
Trish Gammons
Additionally, we will be awarding two Tennessee Environmental Health Association Annual Awards.
TEHA Community Partnership Award
will be given to
The City of Cleveland.
TEHA Educator of the year award
will be given to
Mr. Johnny Mull.
Prior to the ceremony we will enjoy a low country boil dinner with several classic Cajun appetizers and
desserts. The contributions of the Shade Tree Board were significant in the selection of The City of
Cleveland In receiving this award. We would love to have you and the members of the Shade Tree
Board join us in honoring these individuals in the reception of their awards. Tickets must be
purchased in advance at a cost of $30 each. You may contact me for tickets at 423-619-7883 or
tehapresident@gmall.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank You,
~
Eric L. Coffey
President
Tennessee Environmental Health Association
Tennessee Environmental Hall of Fame
-j Induction Ceremony
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Serving an
01' Fashioned
Louisiana
Low Country Boil
September 29 th 2016
The Coffey Barn
2688 Benton Pike NE
Cleveland, TN. 37323
6:30 PM
Tickets can be purchased for $30 each.
Contact tehapresident@gmail.com
or call 423-619-7883 for tickets.
Dinner will include: Starters of Fried Gator Tail, Smoked
Redfish, Grilled Sausage, Crawfish Boulettes and Red
Beans and Rice. Dinner will be a Shrimp, Crawfish,
Andouille, Corn, and Potato Boil with French Bread and
TEHA Educator finish with a dessert of Bread Pudding or
Bananas Foster Pound Cake.
Please join us in honoring the most recent inductees
into the Tennessee Environmental Hall of Fame with
dinner and an awards ceremony. During the Ceremony
we will also bestow the Tennessee Environmental
Health Association's Community Partnership Award and
Educator of the Year Award
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