Tree Advisory Board (Joliet) — November 10, 2020: minutes approved; arborist update and ordinance work discussed
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The Board approved the February 4, 2020 minutes. The City Arborist reported 161 trees remaining to be planted, $240,000 spent on recent storm clean-up, and that he is applying for a $25,000 CN EcoConnextions grant. The Board continued work on a Tree Preservation Ordinance (including a recommendation to use an Arboricultural Manual for species guidance), noted the city’s America in Bloom award, planned Arbor Day 2021 (possibly virtual) with sapling purchases, set tentative 2021 meeting months, and noted a board vacancy to be filled.
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- Approved the Minutes of the February 4, 2020 Tree Advisory Board meeting.
- Arborist reported 161 trees remain to be planted and that the city spent $240,000 on storm-related tree clean-up.
- Arborist is applying for a $25,000 CN EcoConnextions grant to develop educational areas at Bicentennial Park and the Broadway St. Greenway.
- Continue development of the Tree Preservation Ordinance; consider a stand-alone ordinance (Article VI: Tree, Shrub, and Plant Regulations, Sec. 26-128 through 136) and use an Arboricultural Manual for species guidance per Morton Arboretum recommendations.
- Plan Arbor Day 2021 activities, including purchasing saplings and preparing for a potentially virtual event.
- Tentative 2021 meeting months set for February, March, August, and November; officers to be elected at the February meeting.
- Board to recruit an additional member following the resignation of Jeanne Phelan.
- Adjournment motion carried.
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