TREE BOARD MINUTES
October 11, 2018
Present: Scott Breeland, Kate Greer, Jim Ising, Judy Mudd, Cheri Silvey-Slusher, Jodi Smiley,
Laura Trachtenburg, Caroline Westfall
The August 23, minutes were approved.
Finances: There is a balance of $8,000
Mayor Ising thanked the Tree Board for volunteering and hospitality. He also reported that there was a dangerous tree on Ambridge. A letter was sent to the homeowners. (Note: The problem has since been resolved.)
Kate talked to Andy about replacing the crabapple on Ambridge and replanting the dead tree given to a resident on Indian Ridge. (Note: Andy has replaced Ambridge tree and will talk to homeowner on Indian Ridge.)
Arborist Report: Caroline will assess the trees on the Rudy right-of-way about danger.
New Business:
2018-19 Work Plan
$300 for Arbor Day, April 14, 2019
$3800 for trimming hazardous tree limbs or complete removal of dead trees along
Rudy Lane
$3000 to plant 10 canopy trees—area to be determined
Continue Windy Hills Horticultural Advisory Group Resident Tree Program
$900 Arborist Fee
Total Budget $8,000
Education
Continue informative articles in the Windy Hills newsletter
Create Blog (Scott Breeland will create one)
Educational component for Arbor Day
Next meeting: December 6