Tree Board Meeting
December 9, 2009
Welcome
? Scott Jones welcomed the other Tree Board members in attendance: Gloria
Weston-Smart, Milton Anthony, Steve Smith, Claudya Muller, Dorothy McDaniel,
Hal Averett.
Old Business
? Minutes of the previous board meeting were approved.
New Business
? Tree Board members welcomed new member Claudya Muller
? Tree Board members were asked to update contact information on the master
list.
Veterans Parkway
? A ceremonial groundbreaking event will be held for the Veterans Parkway
Streetscape and Pedestrian Enhancement project on Thursday, Dec ember 17th. The
Tree Board will be a part of the program and present on the stage
Tree Planting 2010
? Scott Jones reported that the Urban Forestry and Beautification Division will
plant approximately 800 trees this year in two phases
? Dorothy McDaniel announced that a Public Service Announcement produced by
Trees Columbus and the Georgia Forestry Commission promotes the 311
right-of-way tree request program.
Arbor Day 2010
? The Tree Board is again partnering with Keep Columbus Beautiful, Urban
Forestry and Beautification, and Trees Columbus to host an Arbor Day
celebration on February 20, 2010. Columbus is being designated a Tree City USA
for the 32nd straight year. Oxbow Meadows, Georgia Power, The UGA Co-Operative
Extension Service, and the Air Quality Alliance of the Chattahoochee Valley are
all participating in the event to be held at the Lakebottom Band Shelter from
11am-1pm. Urban Forestry and Beautification, Trees Columbus, and Georgia Power
will all provide seedlings
? Trees Columbus will host the official Arbor Day tree planting on February
20th from 9am-11pm at Dinglewood Park. The planting will focus on understory
trees with a few canopy trees planted near the top of the hill.
Riverdale Update
? Hal Averett reported that tree plantings will be held in Riverdale and
Porterdale cemetery on February 27th. Trees have been ordered and Hands on the
Valley will assist with volunteer coordination.
New Business
? Ken Henson metioned SB 164, legislation that would allow for increased
cutting of public trees for viewing billboards. Mr. Henson announced a council
briefing on the issue. Ken Henson, Dorothy McDaniel and Scott Jones agreed to
coordinate on the council presentation
2010 Meeting Dates
? The Tree Board reviewed meeting dates for 2010 and agreed to change the
meeting time to 11am:
March 10, 2010
June 9, 2010
September 8, 2010
December 8, 2010
Adjournment
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