Community Tree Commission
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · October 1, 2025
Minutes
Minutes of the Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Commission Meeting October 1, 2025.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lechner at 7:03 p.m.
The following members were present:
Kate Colborn
Laura Gaskin
Maria Galbo
Gary Lechner
Paul Lechner
Mary Ellen Meyering
Randy Rennpage
The following members were excused:
Tim Madigan
Christina Pitts
Steve Skorupski
The following members were absent:
The following were also in attendance:
Michael Koester, Council Representative
Motion by G Lechner, seconded by Randy Rennpage to approve the agenda for the meeting
October 1, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 7 No: 0 Excused: 3
Motion by Rennpage, seconded by Maria Galbo to approve the minutes for the meeting on
June 4, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 7 No: 0 Excused: 3
Motion by Colborn, seconded by Rennpage to approve the minutes for the meeting on
September 3, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 7 No: 0 Excused: 3
Treasurer’s Report:
Rennpage reported that there were no changes to the Tree Commission balance which stands
at $1847.50.
Old Business:
A. The City Council meeting recognizing the Poster contest winners went well. Attendees
and members enjoyed the recognition of the students’ efforts and creativity.
New Business:
A. The City tree giveaway went well. Thanks to Gary Lechner for organizing the event.
Residents would like to see more small trees included in future events, citing concerns
about large root systems. Chairman Lechner noted favorable comments on the Grosse
Pointe Woods Community Facebook page. Gary Lechner moved that we encourage the
city to make this an annual event with a budget of $5000 or less. The motion was
seconded by Gaskin and passed by the following vote: Yes: 7 No: 0 Excused: 3
B. The DPW has 60 trees to plant for residents this fall. They are petticoat maple, tulip
black gum and columnar hornbeams. They should go in during the first two weeks of
October. The City is also applying for a DTE grant that will provide 12 more trees.
C. The seedlings chosen for the Arbor Day Program will be Eastern Cedars.
D. Gaskin told the group that she will be selling her home in the near future and will not
renew her Commission membership.
Council representative Michael Koester provided an update of current city business.
Motion to adjourn at 8:24 PM moved by Gaskin, and seconded by Colborn, 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, OCTOBER 1, 2025 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 October 1, 2025.
4. Approval of the minutes of the meetings of June 4, 2025 & September 3,
2025.
5. Treasurer’s Report.
6. Old Business.
A. Review of City Council meeting honoring the poster contest
winners.
7. New Business/Public Comment
A. Review of Tree Giveaway at City Hall on September 27.
B. Discussion of fall tree planting program.
C. Discussion of choice of seedlings for the 2026 Arbor Day program
and approval to order.
D. Discussion of timelines and responsibilities for the Commission
projects in the upcoming year. See email to members from P.
Lechner on 5-7-25 for details.
E. Discussion of candidates for Commission membership.
F. Discussion of commission members Colborn, Gaskin, G. Lechner,
Madigan and Meyering’s plans to continue after 2025. Appoint
member to canvas all members regarding officer positions for
2026.
8. Briefing by Council Representative
9. Adjournment.
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Council Rep
Submitted by: Mary Ellen Meyering Office Held: Secretary
Telephone: 313-505-2352
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