Tree Board
Regular MeetingWellington, FL · June 3, 2015
Minutes
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Village of Wellington Wellington, FL 33414
Action Summary
Tree Board
Christopher Gillette
Dr. Charles Sandell
Stormi Bivin
Kay Brown
Debbie Evans
Linda Haunert
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 2:00 PM Village Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson, Chris Gillette opened the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Observed.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ms. Kay Brown, seconded by Dr. Charles Sandell, and
was unanimously passed by the Board, approving the Tree Board minutes of
March 4, 2015.
IV. STAFF REPORTS
1. Recent Plantings: Brian Hopper updated the Tree Board on recent plantings
with location and number of trees planted. He also distributed a “Tree
Planting” list (A Treemendous Effort to increase Wellington’s Canopy) which
documents trees planted in Wellington from 2013 to present date.
2. Recurring Agenda Items – Brian Hopper reviewed the Recurring Agenda
items and all Tree Board members agreed they liked the list of items.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Brian Hopper updated the Tree Board on how many seedlings and plants were
given away, Tree Board members that attended the event and activities.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Ms. Debbie Evans, seconded by Ms. Linda Haunert,
nominating Mr. Chris Gillette as Chairperson of the Tree Board. There being
no other nominations, Mr. Chris Gillette was elected Chairperson.
A motion was made by Mr. Chris Gillette, seconded by Ms. Linda Haunert,
nominating Dr. Charles Sandell for Vice Chairperson of the Tree Board. There
being no other nominations, Dr. Charles Sandell was elected Vice Chairperson.
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VII. COMMENTS
Resident Lisa Ferrano discussed the spraying of the canal bank (C-9) last year
and how she was concerned about her plants that may have been affected by
the pesticide spraying. She also discussed the possibility of planting
low-growing native plants that would support pollinators and wildflowers and
how plantings prevent erosion. Ms. Ferrano distributed a Resolution to
support the conservation of wildflowers for the protection of pollinators in the
Village of Wellington, FL.
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:33 pm.
NOTICE
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Agenda
12300 Forest Hill Blvd
Village of Wellington Wellington, FL 33414
Meeting Agenda
Tree Board
Christopher Gillette
Dr. Charles Sandell
Stormi Bivin
Kay Brown
Debbie Evans
Linda Haunert
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 2:00 PM Village Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
T-012 MARCH 4, 2015 TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
IV. STAFF REPORTS
T-013 STAFF UPDATES:
1. RECENT PLANTINGS - Brian Hopper
2. RECURRING AGENDA ITEMS
V. OLD BUSINESS
T-014 RECAP OF EARTH/ARBOR DAY EVENT
VI. NEW BUSINESS
T-015 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
VII. COMMENTS
VIII. ADJOURN
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