Community Tree Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · February 4, 2026
Minutes
Minutes of the Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Commission Meeting February 4, 2026.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lechner at 7:02 p.m.
The following members were present:
Kate Colborn
Maria Galbo
Paul Lechner
Mary Ellen Meyering
Randy Rennpage
The following members were excused:
The following members were absent:
Tim Madigan
Steve Skorupski
The following were also in attendance:
Michael Koester, Council Representative
Motion by Rennpage, seconded by Galbo to approve the agenda for the meeting February 4,
2026 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 5 No: 0 Excused: 0
Motion by Rennpage, seconded by Galbo to approve the minutes for the meeting on December
3, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 6 No: 0 Excused: 2
Treasurer’s Report:
There was no treasurer’s report.
Old Business:
New Business:
A. Lechner will follow up with the City on the Tree City USA application.
B. The Memorial Tree Ceremony will be held April 1. Lechner will serve as the emcee.
Galbo will purchase the cookies and Colborn will bring the bottled water. Lechner will
invite Council members via e-mail.
C. The tree bagging will take place Thursday April 16. Rennpage and Galbo will visit Star of
the Sea, Mason and University Liggett for the Arbor Day/ Poster Contest presentation.
Meyering and Lechner will visit Ferry and Monteith. Lechner will order the t-shirts for
the school poster contest winners.
Council representative Michael Koester provided an update of current city business.
Motion to adjourn at 8:27 PM moved by Rennpage, and seconded by Colborn, was unanimous.
Submitted by: Mary Ellen Meyering Office Held: Secretary Cell: 313 505 2352
Agenda
Community Development Advisory Board Agenda
November 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Mayor's Boardroom
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Community Development Advisory Board Members
Aran Clauson, Andrew Calkins, Ben Spicer, Deidra Prado, Jasmine Fast, Jake Hawes, Josh Sanders, Karin Jones, Katherine Freimund,
Matt Unger, Ryan Wood, and Shannon Laws
Call to Order
1. Roll Call
2. Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes p. 2
Vote to Approve
Public Comment Period
During this time, citizens may take up to three (3) minutes to address the members about any topic not on the agenda. Citizens
wishing to speak during this time will be recognized by the Chair for comment.
Agenda Items
Presentation
1. Opportunity Council-Rapid Rehousing Program p. 6
Information/Discussion
2. Lydia Place-Family Services Program p. 7
Information/Discussion
Work Session
1. NOFA Release p. 8
Vote to Approve
2. Review BMC 2.46 p. 71
Vote to Approve
Other Business
1. Staff Updates
2. Annoucements / "What's the Buzz"
3. Future Agenda Items
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