Urban Forestry Commission

Urban Forestry Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, March 24, 2025 - 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. Please click the link below to join the webinar: Topic: Urban Forestry Commision Time: Mar 24, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86740339960?pwd=Vq2Y4CsbTA4vMOaVIiqno7Tz0JxQWx.1 Meeting ID: 867 4033 9960 Passcode: 110869 One tap mobile +13126266799,,86740339960#,,,,*110869# 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 each 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. Minutes of January 27, 2025. 2. Minutes of February 24, 2025. Urban Forestry Commission Agenda March 24, 2025 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. TREASURER'S REPORT 3. Treasurer's Report 4. Update on segregating funds between City and Urban Forestry Commission. STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 5. Discussion and possible action to make Kerry Katovich a permanent member of the commission. 6. Discussion and possible approval of updated Landscape plan for Martin Bower located at 411 N Newcomb Street. 7. Discussion and possible action on retaining the stump and replacing all signage at the Territorial Oak until a time when rot or hazard dictates removal of the stump. 8. Discussion and possible approval of final revision of the City of Whitewater, Landscape Design Guidelines and Standards. TREE CITY 9. Discussion on how is funding going to be secured on a continual basis for the future? 10. Discussion and possible action regarding 2025 Tree Sale A. Amount to spend on trees. B. Making sure order contains more of what people are requesting. 11. Discussion on website updates for 2025 Tree Sale 12. Discussion on advertising for Tree Sale 13. Discussion on payment of Arboretum website domain. BIRD CITY FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Urban Forestry Commission Agenda March 24, 2025 Page 3 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.