Urban Forestry Commission

Urban Forestry Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, February 26, 2024 - 4:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89935976147?pwd=TlVCYlEzOGlJMEp0RjV4WmpHemJYUT09 Meeting ID: 899 3597 6147 Passcode: 214149 Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 22, 2024 1. Approval of Minutes for January 22, 2024. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. TREASURER'S REPORT Urban Forestry Commission Agenda February 26, 2024 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS TREE CITY 2. Community Tree Sale dates are April 26th, 27th and 28th. We need to establish times for the sale each of those days. We need to discuss the organizing of volunteers for receiving trees/plants, organizing and tagging them for sale. 3. Update on Arboretum Grant 4. Discussion regarding Arboretum signage. 5. Discussion and update regarding tree tags. 6. Discussion and possible approval of Territorial Tree Playground Ideas. BIRD CITY 7. Discussion and update regarding the 2023 Bird City Application. NEW BUSINESS 8. Discussion on Spongy Moth and Pest Management Plan. 9. Discussion regarding how to recruit new members for the Urban Forestry Commission. 10. Discussion regarding the 2024 Bird Fair. 11. Presentation and Discussion from Jaime Wiegel regarding the Whitewater Effigy Mounds. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.