O. Tree Commission Agendas/

APPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH TREE COMMISSION 505 Telser Road, Lake Zurich December 7, 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, Toni Rey, Jim Mihelic and Village Liaison Shawn Walkington. Absent Commissioner Kozub C. PUBLIC COMMENT- None D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Commissioner Harper motioned to accept the November 2, 2010 meeting minutes. Commission Rey seconded. Voice vote, AYES have it. MOTION CARRIED. E. OLD BUSINESS – None F. EMERALD ASH BORER PLAN- Commission discussed EAB Mamagement plan. Chairmen Garrison and Liaison Walkington attended meeting on grants for EAB. Grants are for tree planting and technical assistance. Village of Lake Zurich is working on the Tree Planting Grant. G. ARBOR DAY- Commission reviewed letter looking for volunteers drafted by Commissioner Rey .Park and Rec board Chairwoman Thode updated the commission on her meeting with Mike Perkins and Bonnie Matheson. Clean up and planting in the parks was discussed. Commissioner Mihelic is looking into where to get plants and possible donations. Commission members will inspect parks to determine what plants they want for each park. The Tree Commission is going to contact schools about a poster contest. Posters will be due in by April 15 and winners will be announced on Arbor Day. We will contact Isaac Fox School about a tree planting. Flyers will be sent in January looking for volunteers. H. TREE PROTECTION- Chairmen Garrison spoke with Building and Zoning director Dan Peterson and he will attend next meeting to discuss Tree Protection enforcement. I. NEW BUSINESS – Liaison Walkington told Commission that Village Administrator vitas would like commissions input on 2011 Forestry Budget. Commission will discuss budget at next meeting J. ADJOURNMENT – MOTION was made by Commissioner Harper, seconded by Commissioner Rey 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 1-4-11