Urban Forestry Commission
Regular MeetingMiddletown, CT · June 15, 2023
Minutes
URBAN FORESTRY COMMISSION
Minutes of June 15, 2023
IN PERSON SPECIAL MEETING
Room 208 Municipal Building
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT ALSO PRESENT
Jane Harris, Chairwoman Chris Holden, Public Works Director
Bob Grimm Chris Donnelly- staff
Dave Meyering Steve Cronkite- guest
1. Roll Call
Jane Harris, Chairwoman, called the meeting to order at 4:33 pm, in Room 210 of the
Municipal Building at 245 DeKoven Drive.
The roll was called and a quorum was determined.
Review of Minutes
Motion: To approve the minutes of May 25, 2023. Moved by Bob Grimm; seconded
by Dave Meyering; approved unanimously. There was a minor correction to the
minutes about the location of a stump.
2. Old Business
Tree Warden Report
Director Holden shared that J&J was in town and did cutting and pruning. There was
discussion about the work done on Miner Street and Smith Street and how the roadwork
affected trees on the street. Director Holden went over the process of hot in place paving
and explained why it had an effect on the streets trees. He noted that the leaves should
just be dried out and should come back next year without issue.
Public Works Report
Nothing additional to above.
Account Balance
Account balances were not discussed.
Spring Tree Planting Sites
Nothing additional to report.
Recommended Street Tree planting list.
Chairwoman Harris confirmed this can be removed from the agenda.
3. New Business
Tree Impact from Paving- Nothing additional to the information provided under the
Tree Warden Report.
Tree Bid List- There was discussion about trees at the arboretum that need to be pruned
or removed.
4. Other/Correspondence
Chairwoman Harris provided a letter about the Honey Locusts in front of Russell
Library.
It was decided that Chris Donnelly will go by the title City Forester as he holds all the
qualifications to do so.
Tree plaques were briefly discussed, including where they were previously ordered,
layout and what sizing would be appropriate for the committee’s needs.
The beech tree on the Green was discussed and what can potentially be done to
address disease issues. At this point the beech tree on the Green looks fine.
Director Holden brought up potentially replacing the holiday tree on the Green.
5. Public Comment
None at this time.
6. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 5:27pm. Moved by Bob Grimm; seconded by Dave Meyering, approved
unanimously.
Agenda
Chair Jane Harris David Meyering
Middletown Vice-Chair
Members
Secretary
Nicholas
JonathanFazzino
Thom
Morris (’21)
RobertPattavina
Grimm (’23)
Urban Forestry Members Richard Pelletier (’23)
Catherine Johnson
Marcus Fazzino (’21)
Tree Warden Director of Public (’23)
Works, Vacant (’21) Holden
Christopher
Commission Alternates
Arborist
Staff
Kellin Atherton (’23)
Shanay Fulton (’23)
James O’Connell (’21)
Ex- Officio Mayor Ben Florsheim
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
TO: Mayor Benjamin Florsheim and Urban Forestry Commission
FROM: Jane Harris, Chair Urban Forestry Commission
DATE: June 14, 2023
RE: AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, June 15, 2023
4:30 P.M.
Room 210
Middletown Municipal Building
245 deKoven Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
MASK OPTIONAL ENTERING THE BUILDING
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
Review Minutes of Meeting held May 25, 2023
2. Old Business
a. Tree Warden Report
b. Public Works Report
c. Account Balance – UFC $
d. General Tree Account- GF $
e. Spring Tree planting sites
f. Recommended Street Tree Planting List
3. New Business
a. Tree impact from Paving
b. Tree bid listing
4. Other/Correspondence
5. Public Comment
6. Adjournment
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