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Tree Advisory Board meeting minutes — February 2, 2021

JolietFeb 2, 20212 min read

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The City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board met Feb. 2, 2021 in City Council Chambers. Members approved prior minutes, elected Rita Renwick as Chair, reviewed two awarded grants (a $20,000 USDA Urban Forestry Grant and a $25,000 CN/America in Bloom Grant), and set 2021 goals including completion of a Tree Preservation Ordinance and an Urban Forestry Management Plan.

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Approved minutes from the November 10, 2020 Tree Advisory Board meeting.
Elected Rita Renwick as Chair of the Tree Advisory Board.
Reported two grants awarded to the City: a $20,000 USDA Urban Forestry Grant and a $25,000 CN/America in Bloom Grant.
Arborist reported that trees from last year’s budget should be planted in 2021 and that a maintenance contract for public areas will be awarded in 2021; possible funding for cyclical pruning was noted.
Renwick, Fonte and Committee Chair Schultz will work to complete the Tree Preservation Ordinance for approval by City Council.
CN/America in Bloom grant to fund pollinator/milkweed planting beds and a 'Food Forest' at the Broadway Greenway and Bicentennial Park; planning required for AIB judging and a celebratory event by end of 2021.
USDA Urban Forestry Grant (administered by the Morton Arboretum) will involve a contract for tree inventory and development of a management plan.
Arbor Day plans include Woodland School participation, a virtual poster contest led by the art teacher, and distribution of tree saplings to students and potentially homeowners’ associations.
Dr. William Bromer has been submitted to the Mayor as a recommended Tree Board member (pending approval).
No public comments were received during the meeting.

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