Urban Forestry Commission

Urban Forestry Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, October 28, 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: Oct 21, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82948501460?pwd=l9Lndio7GYohm0mMXg9a6sFLnZ7JBa.1 Meeting ID: 829 4850 1460 Passcode: 212599 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 AGENDA A committee 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 committee to be implemented. the agenda shall be approved at reach meeting 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 form September 23, 2024 meeting. Urban Forestry Commission Agenda October 28, 2024 Page 2 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. ELECTION OF NEW TREASURER TREASURER'S REPORT 2. Discussion and possible action on segregated funds between City and Urban Forestry Commission. STAFF REPORT 3. Update on Spring 2025 Tree Order Invoice. CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 4. Discussion and recommendations to Finance Committee on the Proposed Framework for Improving Public Participation. 5. Discussion regarding small shrubs for landscape guidelines. TREE CITY 6. How is funding going to be secured on a continual basis for the future? 7. Discussion and possible action regarding amount to spend on 2025 Tree Sale. BIRD CITY 8. Update on Purple Martin House Solicitation FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS NEXT MEETING DATE NOVEMBER 25, 2024 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.