Community Tree Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · October 2, 2024
Minutes
Minutes of the Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Commission Meeting October 2, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lechner at 7:32 p.m.
The following members were present:
Dave Andrews
Kate Colborn
Laura Gaskin
Gary Lechner
Paul Lechner
Tim Madigan
Mary Ellen Meyering
Randy Rennpage
Steve Skorupski
The following members were excused:
Maria Galbo
Christina Pitts
The following members were absent:
The following were also in attendance:
Michael Koester, Council Representative
Motion by Andrews, seconded by Rennpage to approve the agenda for the meeting October 2,
2024 passed by the following vote:
Yes: 9 No: 0 Absent: 2
Motion by Madigan, seconded by Gaskin to approve the minutes for the meeting September 4,
2024, passed by the following vote:
Yes: 9 No: 0 Absent: 2
Treasurer’s Report:
Randy Rennpage reported that the only change has been $75 spent on memorial markers since
the last meeting.
Old Business:
Andrews reported that the request for a $20,000 Michigan DNR Community Forestry Grant was
submitted on time. The DPW is applying for a different grant as well as the next Tree City USA
designation.
New Business:
Andrews reported that 42 trees were planted on Roslyn as part of the road construction program.
Twenty-nine trees are available for the Fall Tree Planting program.
Seedlings for the Arbor Day program will be ordered from Van’s Pines again this year. They
have Eastern White Pine, Red Spruce and Norway Spruce available.
A motion was made by Madigan, seconded by Andrews that we order Red Spruce seedlings. The
motion passed by the following vote:
Yes: 9 No: 0 Absent: 2
Motion by Madigan, seconded by Andrews that we look at other vendors for next year as Van’s
Pines had a limited selection of species available. The motion passed by the following vote:
Yes: 9 No: 0 Absent: 2
Gaskin suggested that the City have a tree giveaway in conjunction with the City’s 75th
anniversary. P Lechner mentioned a program called Project Coronado that gives away trees. G
Lechner will contact the Arbor Day Foundation to gather information on their sponsorship of
such programs. Madigan will investigate a program in the Farms, headed by Suzy Berschback
that distributes trees.
Council Member Koester stated that our request to council for funding of tree canopy restoration
will come up in the next budget cycle. He stated that our request would be better received if
members attend Council meetings and speak to the importance of the venture during the Public
Comment time.
Council Representative Michael Koester provided an update of current city business.
Motion to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. moved by Gaskin, and seconded by Madigan, 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 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 2, 2024 AT 7:30 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 2, 2024.
4. Approval of the minutes of the meeting of September 4, 2024.
5. Treasurer’s Report.
6. Old Business.
A. Review budget issues and budget categories
B. Discussion of 2024 Michigan DNR Community Forestry Grant
application
C. Review of request to Council to fund Mack Avenue reforestation.
7. New Business/Public Comment
A. Discussion of Fall Tree Planting program and possible presentation
to homeowners.
B. Discussion of seedlings and whether to change nursery for 2025
Arbor Day Program.
C. Discussion of Commission members Andrews and Skorupski’s
plans to continue after 2024. Appoint member to canvass all
members regarding officer positions for 2025.
D. Review of Commission task responsibilities for 2024-2025.
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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