Natural Resources Committee

Minutes of the Meeting Natural Resources Committee A Subcommittee of the Strategic Advisory Committee Geneva City Hall May 6, 2015 1. Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm. 2. Geneva NRC Members Present: Jay Womack, Bill Doeckel, Carrie Carter and Tom Dickinson. Absent: Adam McMillen, Jeanine McMillen, John Frankenthal, Lauren Jennison and Dan Ludwig. Also present Leslie Juby SPAC liaison and Jim Clesen (prospective member), Terry Flanagan and Colin Campbell (Monarch Butterfly Project) 3. Amendments to the meeting. The Monarch Butterfly Project was presented by Terry Flanagan and Colin Campbell. They are trying to get funding through US Fish and Wildlife to buy plants and seeds. Looking for a location to plant the plants (would like to use part of Prairie Green) and a group of volunteers. The project needs City approval and they would like to present the project to SPAC in September or October. The Park District is on board and there will be a seminar in August. NRC would like to hear more as the project evolves. We cannot make a commitment at this time. 4. There were no meeting minutes from January. 5. Active Projects:  Earth Day Event 2015 The event was a huge success. The Fun Run went well. The farm animals did not come. It is important to have some animals present as this appears to be a big draw for families. Birds of prey were interesting but people want to pet the animals. Tentative date for next year is April 16th.  Eastside Fire Station Natural Landscaping Project Dan Ludwig used herbicide on the invasive plants and the fire department burned the area.  2nd & Franklin Natural Landscaping Project Jay Womack, the McMillen family and Carrie Carter worked on this garden and burned the area.  River Clean-up Day Geneva NRC Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015 Page 1  We will try to coordinate through the National River Cleanup. Try to schedule for September.  Rain Barrels for sales 1. Need to promote rain barrels. 2. Contact Peaceful Parlor as a possible outlet. Scentimental Gardens may be interested in selling the rain barrels also.  Rain Barrels on Parade Next event will be 2016.  Greening Geneva 1. We will need to keep an eye on last year’s trees – the one by George Kay is not looking good. 2. Discussed planting trees at schools – Jeanine has had some positive feedback. 3. It was suggested that we use tags for the trees we plant. The tag would indicate the species of the tree, that it was planted by the NRC and the year it was planted. Tom will investigate these trees.  Geneva City Hall Landscape Nothing to report.  Wine, Cheese and Trees. Still need to reconcile accounts with GUAG  Fabyan Preserve Stewardship Done for the summer, the next work day will be in September.  NRC Facebook Page We need likes. 6. New Initiative None at this time. 7. Treasurer’s report We have quite a bit of money in our account will know exactly how much after reconciling with GUAG. 8. Additional Business None. 9. Adjournment at 8:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Carrie Carter Geneva NRC Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015 Page 2