Tree Board (Refer to Energy and Sustainability Task Force)

WARRENSBURG TREE BOARD BOARD MINUTES April 27, 2017 The Warrensburg Tree Board met in regular session on April 27, 2017 at the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St. The meeting was called to order by Larry Olpin at 4:05 pm. Members in attendance: Larry Olpin, Leslie Bayless and Trish Smith. Others in attendance: Barbara Carroll, Jason McCarty, Chuck Conner, Sue Sterling and Leta Berno  Agenda: Trish Smith moved to approve the agenda. Leslie Bayless seconded. Approved 3-0.  Minutes: Trish Smith moved to approve the March 23, 2017, minutes with one correction (meeting is listed as February rather than March on the first line). Leslie Bayless seconded. Approved 3-0.  Discussion Items o TRIM Grant Update – 2016 Barbara Carroll advised that everything is progressing on schedule. o TRIM Grant Update - 2017 Jason McCarty has a list of 20 trees (10 street and 10 park) and is in the process of getting an estimate from Campbell’s Tree Service. He hopes to have the application ready for the council meeting on May 15. Chuck Conner reminded us of new requirements involving removal dates; trees over 9 inches in diameter must be removed between November 1st and March 31st. o City-wide public tree monitoring project General discussion o KCP&L Trish Smith reported that there were lots of phone calls back and forth but never really got anywhere with it. o MCFC Conference No report. o Extra Tree Larry Olpin reported that he got the news about the BioBlitz being cancelled after he had already purchased two Prairie Fire Crabapple trees, one for Arbor Day/Earth Day and one for the BioBlitz. He has spoken to Jay Raviell and we may leave the tree at the UCM greenhouse until we make a decision. General discussion o Budget Request Everyone has a copy of 2017 Budget Request for review. Barbara Carroll advised we will need finalize the budget for presentation at the June 26th City Council meeting. Larry advised that he will be out of town in June.  o New Board Member General discussion about openings coming up on the Tree Board and possible members, maybe we could do an announcement at our Tree Health Seminar. Larry Olpin advised that Christian Cutler has expressed an interest. o Education/Outreach Efforts  Trail around Racehorse Lake at Pertle Springs map Chuck Conner advised that he can do the field work and Barbara Carroll reports that the City can complete the map.  Tree Health Tour Chuck Conner reports that he received an email from Jay Raviell with possible dates for this event. It is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 27. We need to have that confirmed by the May meeting so that we can get some publicity going.  Earth and/or Arbor Day Celebrations Trish Smith and Larry Olpin reported that there was a good crowd for the Arbor Day Proclamation and the raffle for the Prairie Fire Crabapple. They also gave away Shumard Oak seedlings but have quite a few left over. Trish Smith and Barbara Carroll will take them to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday, weather permitting. o Other  Tree City USA Leslie Bayless asked if anyone had heard about the Tree City USA application from last December. Barbara Carroll advised that she received the approval left the new flag etc in the Parks and Recreation office.  Next Meeting Date: Next meeting date is set for May 25, 2017.  Adjourn: Leslie Bayless moved to close the meeting, Trish Smith seconded. Approved 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 pm. Signature __________________________________________________ Approved by Larry Olpin, Chair