O. Tree Commission Agendas/

APPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH TREE COMMISSION 505 Telser Road, Lake Zurich October 5, 2010 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Scott Garrison at 7 PM B. ROLL CALL-Present were Chairman Garrison, Members Tony Harper, Mary Kozub, Toni Rey, Jim Mihelic and Village Liaison Shawn Walkington. C. PUBLIC COMMENT- Sherry Gullo of 585 Cypress Bridge Road talked about a Cottonwood tree in the parkway that some neighbors had called the village asking for it to be removed because of the seeds it drops. Sherry would like the Commission to know that she would not want to see the tree removed. William Elliott of 765 Old Mill Grove Road asked about how the Agenda was formatted and its vagueness. Chairmen Garrison addressed Mr. Elliott’s questions. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Commissioner Harper motioned to approve the September 7, 2010 meeting minutes. Commission Rey seconded. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. E. OLD BUSINESS – Wal-mart plan review- Chairmen Garrison talked to Director of Building and Zoning Dan Peterson. Director Peterson said it was part of a PUD agreement that is why they approved the plan as is. Director Peterson also stated that the Land Development Code is currently being redone and if we would like to see any changes to let him know. F. ARBOR DAY – Chairmen Garrison Member Mihelic and Park and Rec Chairmen Judi Thode met a couple weeks ago to discuss Arbor day activities. Park and Rec Chairmen Thode talked to Park and Rec director Mike Perkins. Director Perkins said they would not be able to spend any more money on activities. Chairmen Thode said if we would like to see any changes to what is advertised in the Park and Rec brochure to contact Bonnie Matheson. Tree Commission Chairmen Garrison asked Park and Rec Chairman Thode if members of Park and Rec Board would volunteer to help on Arbor Day. She said she would ask at their next meeting. Chairmen Garrison would like to see tree pruning demonstration added to the event and put in the brochure as well. Chairmen Thode has contacted Flint Creek about attending. Giving away tree saplings was also discussed, but that would cost more money. Games for children were also an activity that could be added. Chairmen Thode also recommended that we have a theme for the day. Committee agreed on Trees Our Treasure as the theme. Chairmen Garrison would like to see Park cleanup done from 9 to 10:30 then tree planting and activities from 10:45 to Noon and then lunch. Member Harper asked about advertising with schools. Chairmen Thode said she had little response from schools in the past. Committee will also put together display of Emerald Ash borer. Commissioner Rey will put together a letter to send to other boards and commissions asking for volunteers. Commissioner Harper will contact schools to see what sort of involvement they might have. G. EMERALD ASH BORER PLAN- Chairmen Garrison said that there is still no treatment that is guaranteed. Right now the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture is only recommending ash reduction to communities. A map showing the spread of the progression of EAB over the past several years. Tree Commission minutes, October 5, 2010 2 We will also put together number of parkway trees in the Village of Lake Zurich are Ash trees. Chairmen Garrison will bring in sample action plan for the next meeting. H. TREE PROTECTION- Chairmen Garrison spoke to Building Director Pederson and expressed his displeasure in tree preservation on construction sites. There is discussion of getting departments together to educate everyone on the Tree Preservation Ordinance. I. ADJOURNMENT – MOTION was made by Commissioner Kozub, seconded by Commissioner Harper, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM Respectfully submitted: Shawn Walkington Approved by: /s/ Scott Garrison, Chairperson 11/2/10