Tree Board (Refer to Energy and Sustainability Task Force)

WARRENSBURG TREE BOARD BOARD MINUTES September 28, 2017 The Warrensburg Tree Board met in regular session on September 28, 2017 at the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay St. The meeting was called to order by Jay Raveill at 4:03 pm. Members in attendance: Jay Raveill, Leslie Bayless, Kevin Courtwright, Christian Cutler and Suzy Latare. Others in attendance: Jason McCarty · Agenda: Suzy Latare moved to approve the agenda. Leslie Bayless seconded. Approved 5-0. · Minutes: Leslie Bayless moved to approve the August 24, 2017 minutes. Kevin Courtwright seconded. Approved 5-0. · Discussion Items o Officers Jay Raveill welcomed Suzy Latare back to the Warrensburg Tree Board. He further stated that he did not wish to continue as Chair and that Suzy had graciously agreed to accept it. Agreed by acclimation. o Bioblitz Jay Raveill reports that everything is set up for Saturday. The BioBlitz starts at 9:00 am and he will hold a Tree Hike at 1:00 pm. Kevin Courtwright confirmed that he will get the tree for the raffle to Jay Raveill by Saturday. Suzy Latare volunteered a display rack that could be used that day. o TRIM Grant Update 2017 Jason McCarty advised that we received our seventh TRIM Grant! The $10,000 grant and the match is approved and in the budget. He is working on the contract now and there are a few trees to be juggled but will get with Chuck Conner on that. He reminded us to keep track of our hours. o Dues  Alliance For Community Trees Jason McCarty reports that this was paid last year.  Arbor Day Foundation Jason McCarty reports that he cannot tell. General discussion about where the bills actually go, to who? Jason will check with Barb Carroll on this issue. o Fall Workshop We do not have one scheduled per se. Jason McCarty advised that the city employees would like a hands on pruning workshop dedicated to them. He will schedule that with Chuck Conner.  o Web Page Update Concerns expressed that when the map is enlarged enough to be usable, it is unreadable. Jason advised he can re-load the maps if Chuck Conner can resend them to him. Jay Raveill reported that he is currently working on a tree trail map for Sunset Hill Cemetery. o ReLeaf Participation Forest ReLeaf of Missouri provides potted 3-gallon trees and shrubs free of charge for planning on public or no-profit properties. The Rotary Club has offer assistance in planting. General discussion about whether this is something we want to do. The application is due in February so we need to check available planting sites and interest. Suzy will check with Board of Services, Leslie with Parks and Recreation and Jay with a couple of churches. o Other Jason McCarty advised that at number of the trees on Holden Street are going to be removed as the roots are damaging electrical under the sidewalks as well as the sidewalks themselves. The Arts Commission is proposing a “Sculpture on Loan” program for the sites. · Next Meeting Date: Next meeting date is set for October 26, 2017. · Adjourn: Suzy Latare moved to adjourn the meeting, Christian Cutler seconded. Approved 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 pm. Signature __________________________________________________ Approved by Suzy Latare, Chair