City of Edwardsville Beautification & Tree Commission met June 21
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Committee Members
Sarah Cundiff, Chair
Scott Weber
Susan Bautsch
Pam Pinegar
Ken Noll
Clint Soldan
Olivia Hopkins
Ex-Officio Members
David Sirko, Public Works
Nate Tingley, Parks & Recreation
Chris Farrar, Alderman
Call to Order: 5:09 pm
Roll Call: Susan Bautsch excused, Pam Pinegar resigned
Approval of Minutes April 19, 2023, motion to approve; Scott Weber, second; Olivia Hopkins
Public Comment:
Reports:
Budget - new system in place. flower pots cleared
Continuing Business:
1. Introduction of Marc Miller, Horticulture Coordinator - has been employed with the city for 1 month.
2. Recap flower pots/annual plantings/Cole's monument - next year irrigation audit before before planting library and Cole's Monument
3. Arbor Day recap; 18 girls scouts, 10 parents, 1 tree planted at Nickel Plate Station
4. Green Thumb: Motion made by Sarah Cundiff for the release of up to $500 for green thumb for signs. Second by Scott Weber; all approved.
5. Pollinator Pathway City - motion made by Sarah Cundiff to approve $200 to purchase signs for the organizations that have public gardens that make up the pollinator pathway. second, Ken Noll; all approved.
6. Esic Median - still in internal staff discussion, maintenance and safety concerns with location.
7. Open commission positions to fill (3) - will reach out to public
New Business:
1. Projects for Fall 2023 - Public works landscaping, Goshen Island beds.
Discussion:
Main street tree mulching done improperly. Has been addressed.
Meeting adjourned with unanimous approval 6:10
https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06212023-3036
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