Community Tree Commission
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · February 5, 2025
Minutes
Minutes of the Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Commission Meeting February 5, 2025.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lechner at 7:04 p.m.
The following members were present:
Dave Andrews
Kate Colborn
Laura Gaskin
Maria Galbo
Paul Lechner
Tim Madigan
Mary Ellen Meyering
Christina Pitts
Randy Rennpage
Steve Skorupski
The following members were excused:
Gary Lechner
The following members were absent: None
The following were also in attendance:
Michael Koester, Council Representative
Motion by Randy Rennpage, seconded by Maria Galbo to approve the agenda for the meeting
February 5, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 10 No: 0 Excused: 1
Motion by Andrews, seconded by Colborn to approve the minutes for the meeting December 4,
2024 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 10 No: 0 Excused: 1
Treasurer’s Report:
Rennpage reported that there were no changes to the Tree Commission balance and a small
change to the Memorial Tree balance.
Old Business:
A. There was a good discussion of the upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting on
February 24 that most of our members plan to attend. We will have several members
speak as to our concerns, mainly that tree canopy in GPW is not being addressed as we
feel it should be, and the question of what does the City see as our mission – what can
we do for the City?
New Business:
A. We are unsure as to whether the Tree City USA application has been filed.
B. No action.
C. Christina Pitts talked to Jim Kowalski about her tree planting issues. The tree was
replaced and planted properly and she was assured that future trees would be planted
correctly.
D. Arbor Day activity discussions were table until next month.
E. No action.
F. We need a volunteer to interface with the DPW regarding the Memorial Trees donated
and also with the donor families regarding the event logistics. We also need people
designated to handle the room reservation and refreshments.
Council representative Michael Koester provided an update of current city business.
Motion to adjourn at 8:53 PM moved by Gaskin, and seconded by Galbo, was unanimous.
Submitted by: Mary Ellen Meyering Office Held: Secretary Cell: 313 505 2352
Agenda
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS (313) 343-2440
20025 Mack Plaza Drive Fax (313) 343-2785
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236-2397
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING
COMMISSIONS: COMMITTEES: BOARDS:
Beautification Advisory Building Authority Board of Canvassers
Citizens' Recreation Compensation & Evaluation Board of Review
Community Tree X Construction Construction Board of Appeals
Election Finance Downspout Board of Appeals
Historical Community Events Committee Pension
Local Officers Compensation Mack Ave Business Study
Planning Public Relations
Senior Citizens'
PUBLIC INVITED: IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1976 (OPEN MEETINGS ACT), ALL MEMBERS
OF THE GROUP SELECTED ABOVE, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE
FOLLOWING MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 AT 7:00 p.m. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT
CITY HALL, 20025 MACK PLAZA DRIVE, GROSSE POINTE WOODS.
AGENDA OF MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the agenda for the meeting of February 5, 2025.
4. Approval of the minutes of the meeting of December 4, 2024.
5. Treasurer’s Report.
6. Old Business.
A. Report of the Council Presentation subcommittee regarding our
contact with Council about our concerns for the direction of our
Commission and the support of the Council for our proposed
activities.
7. New Business/Public Comment
A. Tree City USA application.
B. Discussion of next year’s budget.
C. Discussion of concerns raised by Christina Pitts regarding
improper planting by City contractors
D. Discussion of 2025 Arbor Day poster theme and Arbor Day
activities
E. Review of Commission task responsibilities for 2024-2025.
F. Discussion of plans for 2025 Memorial Tree Ceremony.
8. Briefing by Council Representative
9. Adjournment.
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(Members) City Clerk Post
Council Rep
Submitted by: Mary Ellen Meyering Office Held: Secretary
Telephone: 313-505-2352
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