Rescheduled Community Tree Commission
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · June 4, 2025
Minutes
Minutes of the Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Commission Meeting June 4, 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
Christina Pitts
Randy Rennpage
The following members were excused:
Steve Skorupski
The following members were absent:
Tim Madigan
The following were also in attendance:
Michael Koester, Council Representative
Ken Peterson
Paul Siewert
Motion by Maria Galbo, seconded by Randy Rennpage to approve the agenda for the meeting
June 4, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 8 No: 0 Excused: 1
Motion by Gary Lechner, seconded by Maria Galbo to approve the minutes for the meetings on
April 2, 2025 and May 7, 2025 passed by the following vote.
Yes: 8 No: 0 Excused: 1
Treasurer’s Report:
Rennpage reported that there were no changes to the Tree Commission balance which stands
at $1847.50.
Old Business:
A. The Memorial Tree Dedication Ceremony went well. Attendees and members enjoyed
the recognition of their neighbors and the sharing of stories. Suggestions for future
improvement included providing a picture of the tree and marker to the donor, sending
council members an e-mail reminder prior to the ceremony and beginning our
organization earlier to avoid last minute planning.
B. The Arbor Day tree sale went well for our first time participating with the other cities.
135 trees were sold, 20 to GPW residents. There will probably not be a fall sale but
should be one next spring.
C. The Arbor Day school visits went well. Suggestions for improvement included having
the entrants put both the first and last names on the posters to avoid having to collect
that information later, and creating an outline of what the presenters should include in
the school visit. This would greatly help new presenters. Also, a commission member
needs to chair this event and plan the contest dates and the presentation logistics
ahead of time to avoid last minute issues.
New Business:
D. A motion was made to suspend the July and August meetings and to next meet in
September by Laura Gaskin. Cate Colborn seconded. The motion passed by the
following vote.
Yes: 8 No: 0 Excused: 1
Council representative Michael Koester provided an update of current city business.
Motion to adjourn at 8:24 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, JUNE 4, 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 June 4, 2025.
4. Approval of the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 2025 & May 7, 2025.
5. Treasurer’s Report.
6. Old Business.
A. Review of Memorial Tree Dedication Ceremony.
B. Review of Arbor Day school activities.
7. New Business/Public Comment
A. Discussion of 2025 Tree City USA presentation and recognition of
poster contest winners at City Council meeting June 2, 2025.
B. 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.
C. Discussion of meeting attendance and the importance of planning
ahead to ensure maximum attendance and to enable us to
accomplish our goals and be fair to those who attend.
D. Discussion of candidates for Commission membership.
E. Motion to not meet in July and August 2025.
8. Briefing by Council Representative
9. Adjournment.
cc:
(Members) City Clerk Post
Council Rep
Submitted by: Mary Ellen Meyering Office Held: Secretary
Telephone: 313-505-2352
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