Beautification & Tree Commission

Edwardsville Beautification & May 28, 2019 Tree Commission Minutes 6:31 pm City Hall Meeting called by: Benna Denue Type of meeting: Monthly Note taker: Jeffrey Papajcik Attendees: Benna Denue, Susan Bautsch, Dennis Pluta, Jeanie Umbaugh, Kim Schoenfeld, Clint Soldan, Bob Pfeiffer, Larry Lipe, Wilma Jene Bond, Jack Butler, Chris Farrar Absent: Becky Standefer, David Sirko Minutes Agenda item: Reports Discussion:  Minutes from April 30, 2019 meeting reviewed (minor corrections) and accepted; motion made by Wilma & seconded by Kim  Bob reported budget as of April 2019 – Budget is about the same as last year. Need to change date in heading from 2018 to 2019. Conclusions:  Ongoing discussions will take place concerning where monies for Clock Tower project would come from To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Agenda item: Market Day Discussion:  Updated schedule Conclusions:  To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  7/20 Kim  8/10 Needed  10/20 Clint Agenda item: Green Thumb Discussion:  Kim provided a review of the current nominations  BP owner is especially enthusiastic about participating  Bob cautions the Committee to be sure nominees have not planted in the right-of-way  Kim will be setting up various evenings for Committee members to tour and review nominees Conclusions:  To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Agenda item: Heritage Tree Program Discussion:  Sue reports that here has been turnover in the Watershed Board/management  Bob recommends that we wait until their situation is settled  While the Cool City organization might be a partner, Bob does not recommend us working with them  Sue reports that the Heartland Conservatory could be a partner for the Tree Inventory. There is a possibility of funding in September if EBTC can provide appropriate funds to assist. Conclusions:  Susan will continue to pursue discussion To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Partnership agreement Susan September 2019 Agenda item: Clock Tower Project Discussion:  Kim reports an asphalt removal bid of $5900 has been received; sent to Becky; this is for removal only  Bob notes that bidding thresholds are being changed which will improve our ability to proceed with small projects  Jack notes that the site was previously a gas station  Bob notes that there may be the possibility for irrigation if there is a nearby waterline  Chris suggests that the plan includes estimates of our investment vs. other – sweat equity, Public Services providing dirt, etc.  Benna suggests looking at local support, e.g. nearby businesses; Chris chimes in – Chamber of Commerce, Goshen Market Conclusions:  Bob recommends developing a plan/timeline from start to finish including tear out, new soil, planting plan, etc. to be presented to Public Services, ACS for approval.  We should look for partners/contributors To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Additional ideas All June/July mtgs  Info such as aerial photo, utility lines Becky June/July mtgs  Prepare draft plan Clint/Kim/Jeff Sept. 2019 2 Agenda item: Spring Planting Flowers Discussion:  Pots at Auto Tire knocked over  Library centerpiece flower “missing”  Spent approximately $2K on plants, $1K on soil  Jeff provided potential local source for flowers next year – The Garden Barn, Ashley Crays, 618.202.9181  Jack suggests planting bulbs along entrance roadways but this has been done in the past and grass cutting drastically shortens their viability Conclusions:  To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Contact local flower source Dennis Sept. 2019 New Business New Volunteers/Members Benna nominates Laura Lynn as a new member ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Events Drda Woods 400 trees planted in partnership with Heartland Conservatory Goshen Market 6/15 Larry/Dennis 7/20 Kim/Larry/Jeanie Cemetery Tour 10/13 Leclaire Fest 10/20 To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Green Thumb Coordinator This is Kim’s last year; looking for new person to take over To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Nominate new coordinator All October 2019 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ New Ideas Earth Edwardsville vision Sue did research; SIUE students are partnering now – all projects are developed. This is a much broader initiative (ice rink, parking, resilience, sustainability, etc.) 3  Continuing To-Dos To-Dos Person responsible Deadline  Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm Next meeting scheduled for June 25, 2019. 4