Village of Franklin Park Tree Preservation Commission met Oct. 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. REPORT FROM VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON
IV. APPROVAL AND SIGNING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 MINUTES
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Begin Bee City USA application process
2. Member Ambo: Tree Preservation Committee website update. Link review: comments/suggestions
3. SFPFD Smolen: NASA Artemis Moon Tree seedling application submitted. The application period closed Friday, Oct. 6.
4. SFPFD Smolen: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus report
5. SFPFD Smolen: Spring Grove Nursery tree order list submitted
6. Continued discussion: Creating a Tree Preservation Ordinance for the protection of planted trees, all landmark trees in Franklin Park, including on private property.
Example Bronze Ordinance Templates:
https://chicagorti.org/program/tree-ordinance-templates/
7. Member Costa: Seed Swap event
8. Add to website: What/where is the oldest tree in Franklin Park? (Ask residents to submit location and tree picture to SFPFD Smolen)
9. East Leyden High School event for April or May: Begin discussion and planning for a limited number of speakers and topics. Propose specific topics. (Kathy Kubeczko Science Department)
10. Member Noth: Request a Tree Keepers representative/speaker
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. SFPFD Smolen: CRTI Grant: Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) Urban and Community Forestry Grant. (Grant awards are available for a minimum of $3,000 and a maximum of $30,000. For all communities, a 1:1 match is required. Deadline: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m)
2. Member Ambo: ‘America in Bloom AIB/CN’ Grant Information
https://americainbloom.org/programs/cn-grant/#1ffe81cc96b463454
(CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up supports collaborative community greening projects that enhance landscapes in communities neighboring CN rail lines).
3. Member Ambo: Grant list. Appoint a member to review
4. Discussion: Compile a list of smaller native trees/shrubs/dogwoods. Can they be incorporated into areas where smaller trees are needed? What areas would benefit?
VII. OTHER BUSINESS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/assets/1/7/ATPC20231017.pdf
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