Urban Forestry Commission

Urban Forestry Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, August 26, 2024 - 5:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Topic: Urban Forestry Commission Time: Aug 26, 2024 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84422777264 Meeting ID: 844 2277 7264 One tap mobile +16469313860,84422777264# US +19292056099,,84422777264# US (New York) Dial by your location • +1 646 931 3860 US +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 AGENDA A commission member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the commission to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting Urban Forestry Commission Agenda August 26, 2024 Page 2 even if no changes are being made at that meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 1. Approval of Minutes from July 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 ELECTION OF NEW TREASURER STAFF REPORT 2. Report regarding 2024 EAB Treatment. TREE CITY 3. Discussion and possible action on approval of amount of money to spend on trees. 4. Upkeep of the Arboretum a. Descriptions of the tasks that need to be completed. b. What part of this is to be cared for by the city. c. What part is to be card for by a group of volunteers created for this purpose. d. Who is interested in developing a group of volunteers to care for the arboretum? e. Who would like to develop tasks that need to be completed by the arboretum care coalitions/Friends of Starin Park Arboretum. f. How is funding going to be secured on a continual basis for the Arboretum at Starin Park? BIRD CITY 5. Discuss and possible action on placing additional Purple Martin Houses in the Community. Urban Forestry Commission Agenda August 26, 2024 Page 3 6. Discussion and possible approval of letter to be dispersed/delivered to the residents near Skyway Park in the Park Crest residential subdivision for the purpose of adding a Purple Martin Bird House to this neighborhood. 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.