Westminster Tree Commission

Westminster Tree Commission MINUTES OF MEETING July 16, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chair Steve Allgeier. Commission Members in attendance were: Cindy May and Howard Wilt. Non-Voting Ex-Officio Members in attendance: Brian Rhoten and Jessica Fitzgerald of Bartlett Tree Experts and Steve Sager from the City of Westminster. Minutes: The minutes of the June 18, 2014 meeting were accepted as presented. Old Business: a. 2014 Major Projects: (1) 2014 Urban & Community Forestry Workshop a. Lead Commissioners: Brian Rhoten and Jessica Fitzgerald b. Date: 10.3.2014 c. Location: Carroll Community College has been reserved d. Event: 22nd Annual Urban Forestry Workshop e. Note: Invite Tree Commissioners from around the State, Record the sessions f. Workshop Agenda should be available by 8.1.2014 (2) Heritage Tree Trail @ Bennett Cerf Park a. Lead Commissioner: Brian Rhoten and Jessica Fitzgerald b. Concept: Refer to attachment. Discussion of City Administrators comments. c. Arbor Day Project: Bartlett, 1 day crew time donation for Hazard Pruning & Clearing d. Proposed New Name: Tails to Tales e. Tasks: Research history of area; Sketch plan of improvements. Interpretive Media-Brochure, Trail Signage, Web & Video (3) 250th Celebration a. 9.8.14; City Hall Dedication, VIP Reception & Time Capsule incl acorn (4) Successful Projects a. Rebecca Orenstein Memorial Tree b. 2014 Arbor Day/Week Event(s) in April & May c. Planting of the Sestercentennial Tree d. Flower & Jazz Festival (with Historic District Commission) 1. New Business: a. City’s Landscape Manual, Adopted 1.1.1993 The Tree Commissioners were asked to review the existing Landscape Manual, now 21 years old, with the intention of working on a new manual after the 2014 Community Forestry Workshop is held. The Commissioners also expressed interest in reviewing the existing ordinance, primarily to educate themselves. A copy of the Ordinance was passed around. b. Branding 1|P a g e Westminster Tree Commission Minutes July 16, 2014 The Commissioners discussed the desirability of using the popular tree logo from a recent Workshop on a consistent basis as a desirable method of branding the Tree Commissions efforts. New Business (cont.): c. City Hall Landscaping The Tree Commission was updated on the proposed landscaping plan for City Hall. The Plan was finally delivered to the City (Street department) Monday, July 14, 2014. d. Fundraiser Tree Commissioners discussed the desirability of sponsoring a tree related fundraiser with the proceeds going to the benefit of tree, environment charity project or non-profit organization. 2. General Discussion 3. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. by unanimous consent. Respectfully Submitted, Draft Steven T. Sager, City Planner 2|P a g e