Zionsville Tree Board

PZAZ Agenda 8 a.m. Aug. 18, 2021 Mission: To promote urban forestry and streetscape beautification for Zionsville I. Attendance II. Approve minutes from July 21, 2021 meeting III. Update on initiatives and committee responsibilities a. Ordinances and preservation-Mervyn b. Events (tree-planting day, Z’Greenfest) c. Tree City designation: Lance d. Outreach-Greta e. Beautification-Tom: IV. Discussion on action items following tree board training with Carrie Tauscher, State Urban Forestry Coordinator, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry – dates for March a. Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Assessment – overlay by census block or council district, show which areas are good or bad, 40% canopy cover is recommended, can apply for a grant for high resolution imaging, work with high school ag program - Greta b. Tree designation for businesses or homes that meet a list of standards c. Move recommend lists out of town ordinance, don’t want them overplanted, have a list for reference, see Fishers list - Lance d. Expand board members – student from high school eco club to serve as liaison – require town council action - Brad V. Other new business VI. Watch items  a. Landscape in the Village b. Highlight Village history c. Expand decorative lighting poles, flags etc. onto the streets adjacent to Main Street d. Install works of sculpture around the Village, Lions Park and Elm Street Green. e. Toilets in the Village Business District f. Support the ongoing efforts to create a conservation district designation for the Historic Village. g. Tree inventory VII. Adjourn. Next meeting: Sept.15 Future meetings: Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15