Arbor Commission Meeting Notice and Agenda for November 6, 2023

City of Ellsworth

1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605

ARBOR COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

Monday, November 6, 2023, 8:15-10:15 AM

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Adoption of Minutes of October 2, 2023
3. Review and Approval of Remote Participation Policy (see policy attached to minutes)
4. Staff Clarifications (M. Condon)
   • Use of Google.docs for Commission work
   • Answers to questions arising from Review of the City’s Forestry Initiatives

   • —What is the current scope of tree and related landscaping work undertaken by the City?

     —What is the amount of the budget allocated for this work?

     —Who is responsible for doing the work and what is the nature of any related contracts?

     —What have been the expectations associated with maintenance and landscaping projects?

     —What City departments and staff members are responsible for overseeing tree/landscape planting and maintenance?

   • Other clarifications, comments or input
5. Member Comments
6. Citizen Comments
7. Communication to City Council re future appointment of Tree Warden
8. Preparation/Presentation of Input to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
9. Presentation to and/or joint meeting with Recreation Commission re Parks and Recreation Department
10. Appointment of Subcommittees and/or strategies for addressing:
    1. Determining the focus for 2024 Project Canopy application(s)
    2. Revision of Ellsworth’s Tree Ordinance
    3. Drafting a Forestry Management Plan for Ellsworth
11. Review Current State of Community Forestry Initiatives (see attached summary)
    1. Green Ellsworth and its partner organizations (see attached summary)
    2. Other non-profits and organizations
12. Review/augment Commission “To Do” list/ timeline

Provide direction and support for Community Tree Nursery

(Upcoming work:  winter prep & ordering for next spring)

Develop and request Arbor Day Proclamation

Complete application for Tree City USA renewal

Secure funds for baseline Canopy Coverage Assessment

Develop proposed budget for Arbor Commission/City Tree Planting 2024-2025

Develop plan for public engagement and education

Other ?

13. Adjournment