Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 20, 2025 — 10–11 a.m. Environmental Resource Center first floor meeting room, 290 E. Central St. Committee will advise City Council and appropriate City Departments​ regarding the city’s trees and the community’s urban forest and assist in​ continuing to qualify Springfield as a Tree City USA community. Call to Order ●​ Welcome and introductions ●​ Approval of February meeting minutes Unfinished Business ●​ 2025 Arbor Day Celebration planning ○​ Video preview by Rachel Porter ○​ Set date for rehearsal ○​ Identify needs from committee ○​ Discuss Earth Day Festival New Business ●​ Plan for tree planting ceremonies honoring Arbor Day Poster Contest winners ●​ Scheduling for upcoming meetings Call to Adjourn Members ●​ Ozark Greenways: Susie Turner ●​ Community Foundation of the Ozarks: Aaron Scott (Chair) ●​ Springfield Neighborhood Organization: Nancy Evans (Vice chair) ●​ Development Community: Addison Jones, Dake Wells Architecture ●​ Development Community: (open seat) ●​ Citizen-at-Large: Michael Brittain ●​ Citizen-at-Large: Mike McDaniel ●​ Citizen-at-Large: Justin Sheppard ●​ Citizen-at-Large: (open seat) Staff Liaisons: ●​ Travis Stokes, Urban Forester (417-864-1135) ●​ Josh Curnutt, Parks Supervisor (417-864-1178) ●​ Blake Simmons, City Utilities (417-831-8582) In accordance with ADA guidelines, if you need special accommodations when attending any City meeting,​ please notify the City Clerk’s Office at 864-1443 at least 3 days prior to the scheduled meeting 1010 West Chestnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802-4184, E-mail: city@springfield.mo.gov